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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 (7798 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 (2200 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 (2200 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>.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2200 KP) rated A Quiet Undertaking in Books

Jan 27, 2022 (Updated Jan 27, 2022)  
A Quiet Undertaking
A Quiet Undertaking
Penny Warner | 2000 | Mystery
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Scandal in Flat Skunk
Deaf reporter Connor Westphal is hot on the trail of another scandal in her small Gold Country town for her weekly newspaper. A storage locker full of human ashes has been found near the town of Flat Skunk, California. The ashes were supposed to be scattered at sea by Jasper Coyne, but before anyone can question Jasper, he is found dead near his houseboat. With the scandal impacting Connor’s friend, Del Rey, Connor has an extra motive to investigate. But with Del Rey hiding secrets of her own, will Connor ever figure out what really happened?

This was an inventive mystery that kept me guessing until the end. There were plenty of surprises on the way to the logical climax. Unfortunately, Connor did make some pretty stupid moves as she was investigating, which is a bummer since I like her overall. She leads a strong cast of fun characters. I love how her deafness is worked into the book and how it makes certain scenes even more suspenseful. There are more four letter words than usual in a cozy mystery, so know that going in. The book was first released over 20 years ago, so some of the technology is dated, but keep that in mind as you read it, and you’ll be fine. Overall, this was another fun, confusing mystery. I’m glad I’m finally reading this series.