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John Lithgow recommended Disgrace in Books (curated)

 
Disgrace
Disgrace
J.M. Coetzee | 2000 | Fiction & Poetry
9.0 (1 Ratings)
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"Warning: this is one of the most upsetting books I’ve ever read, but it’s a great one. Set in South Africa, a nation struggling to remake itself in the wake of Apartheid, it tracks a professor’s downfall as he suffers a career-ending scandal followed by a horrific episode in the life of his daughter. It’s a Booker-winning book by a Nobel-winning novelist."

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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Quiz in TV

Apr 21, 2020  
Quiz
Quiz
2020 | Drama
9
9.2 (13 Ratings)
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Very entertaining
I've grown up watching Who Wants to be a Millionaire although I have to admit the detail behind the Charles Ingram cheating scandal passed me by. I knew of it but that was it, so I found this show to be not only entertaining but informative too.

As far as tv dramas go, this is very entertaining. The 3 episodes are just enough to tell the story without being overly long and the whole scandal itself is an intriguing tale. I never knew the origins of the show or the real detail behind the scandal (like the brother being involved), so I found this to be fascinating and it was very well made. There's a great cast in this too, Matthew Macfayden is wonderful as the almost dim witted Ingram and he's ably supported by the rest of the cast. The star of the show though is definitely Michael Sheen as Chris Tarrant. He's an absolute hoot and looks like he's having so much fun. It's just a shame that he isn't in this more, although understandable considering the story isnt about him.

Overall this is a very entertaining retelling of a true story and whilst the outcome is rather frustrating (as in real life), it's a lot of fun and has a great nostalgic feel.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2506 KP) rated Scandal in Fair Haven (Henrie O, #2) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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Scandal in Fair Haven (Henrie O, #2)
Carolyn G. Hart | 1994
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Henrie O is supposed to be on vacation, but when a friend's nephew is accused of killing his wife, Henrie jumps into action to find the real killer. The story bogged down a bit in the middle, leading to a rushed ending, but over all I enjoyed it.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-scandal-in-fair-haven-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2506 KP) rated Royal Flush (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #3) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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Royal Flush (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #3)
Rhys Bowen | 2009
10
9.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Georgie leaves London just ahead of a scandal and discovers that Scotland can be just as dangerous. Someone is targeting the royal family. Can she find out who it is? This series is light and fun, and I enjoyed every minute of my visit to 1932 Great Britain.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-royal-flush-by-rhys-bowen.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.