Kew Gardens
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This charming short story by one of the greatest literary figures of the 20th century, Virginia...
Little Tales of Misogyny: A Virago Modern Classic
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Little Tales of Misogyny is Highsmith's legendary, cultish short-story collection. With an eerie...
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Mr. Jaguar in Books
Jan 8, 2021
I'll be honest and say that I've been eyeing this book for a while. I like to read short stories between, and sometimes during, my longer books to break them up a little to keep boredom away.
I finally caved and downloaded it yesterday and you know what? I actually enjoyed the story.
It would have been a four star rating if the ending hadn't been so quick. If it had been drawn out a little more I'd have been happier.
He Sees You When You're Sleeping
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We met when you were just a child, but you’re a man now and need my protection. With Christmas...
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Mouthful of Birds
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A powerful, eerily unsettling story collection from a major international literary star. Unearthly...
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To The One I Love
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Jonathan Knows what he wants. He has since their eyes met across a crowded cafe. It is Emily. So...
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Game of Death (1978) in Movies
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ArecRain (8 KP) rated Bedtime Stories: A Collection of Erotic Fairy Tales in Books
Jan 18, 2018
Not all the stories actually had sex in them, yet did have something that made them erotica. Each story also had its own world, story line, and character to it that made it special. I particularly loved the Beauty and the Beast story which, while being exceedingly different from the original (and Disney) story, it still held true to the beauty is not only skin deep theme of the tale.
That is how all the short stories of this novel are. Some of them, I wish had become full on novels of their own because of their great plotline. As an erotica novel, it fizzled. But what it lacked in eroticism, it definitely made up for with creativity.
Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Ten Cents a Pound in Books
Jun 18, 2018
The book simultaneously draws attention to the difficulties of living with low wages, while optimistically looking forward to the opportunities and possibilities of the future due to education.
The lovely illustrations are both realistic and wistful, and while this story may require some additional explanations for young children, it paints a beautiful picture of determination and potential.
I received a ARC from Second Story Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I give this book 4/5 stars.
Phillip McSween (751 KP) rated Olympic Dreams (2020) in Movies
Mar 10, 2020
Acting: 10
Beginning: 2
Characters: 10
Cinematography/Visuals: 10
Conflict: 9
Entertainment Value: 8
Memorability: 6
Pace: 10
At just 82 minutes, the movie feels even shorter. It flows smoothly from scene to scene without ever feeling rushed. Director Jeremy Teicher does a phenomenal job of time-management and making you feel a connection in such a short amount of time.
Plot: 10
A part of what makes the story pop so well is how different they made the two main characters. They drive and move the story so smoothly because of their constant conflict. The concept is also very original as well.
Resolution: 8
Overall: 81
If you’re looking for a cute love story that’s not over-the-top sappy, Olympic Dreams is definitely the way to go. I didn’t enter the movie with very high expectations but I ended up absolutely loving it. Nick Kroll and Alexi Pappas are magic together.