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Dean (6927 KP) rated Catacombs (2008) in Movies

Jul 21, 2018  
Catacombs (2008)
Catacombs (2008)
2008 | Horror, Mystery
1
5.7 (3 Ratings)
Movie Rating
I think this had potential with a good location for a horror, but overall it's no where near what it could have been. If this was a short story it might have been better but even at 85mins it feels way too long. The majority of the film features the girl running and screaming through tunnels in the darkness.....followed by more running through dark tunnels! The twist ending did start to become a bit obvious, well the first part anyway, and it has been done much better in many other horrors.
  
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Once Upon a New Year's Eve
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A nice, quick and enjoyable read. I should say that I shouldn't really class this short story as a 'romance' as it is more of a dose of 'smut'...but good smut I might add.
It outlines the bully/victim relationship with a splash of attraction and lust leaving the reader wanting more. In my personal opinion I can not stand bullies and people who abuse others so it makes me cringe a bit when these people are so easily forgiven. Even so I would definitely consider reading the possible sequel.
  
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Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting
Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting
Ann Hood | 2014 | Essays
(0 Ratings)
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"As anyone who has ever picked up a pair of knitting needles can attest to, knitting is a laborious love. When a pair of socks can take weeks to knit, and a blanket months (or even years), there’s something slightly sacrilegious about a book of shorts about knitting. But somehow these writers capture the essence of hours spent stitching, without the expected verbose prose. The third story written by Andre Dubus III is a particular favorite of mine — capturing both the historical and personal legacy of knitting in a short heartfelt gem."

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Vampire Flappers (Samantha Carter #1.5)
Vampire Flappers (Samantha Carter #1.5)
Tim O'Rourke | 2014 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Haha! I love this series! I need more already!

I am so intrigued as to where the rest of this series will go, though. Who's the guy who transports her back in time? Why doesn't she remember things that happen when she does go back in time? Is she living some sort of unknown double life?

So happy to see Harry in this! I love him and Sam together.

I love that considering how short this is, that you get a full, fun, story that's a perfect addition to the series.
  
I Need A Hero (The Five Sisters #1)
I Need A Hero (The Five Sisters #1)
V.A. Browning | 2012 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Romance
5
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
2.5 stars.

It was quite short and sweet but I didn't really feel any connection to the story or the characters and I'm not sure why.

The writing was also a little too stilted/formal for me at times too, so I kept putting me kindle down to do something else and coming back to it after a while.

I'm also not really feeling many contemporary romances that aren't New Adult at the minute, so at a later time I might give this another read and my rating may change.
  
The Passengers
The Passengers
John Marrs | 2019 | Contemporary, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller
8
9.3 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
This novel is in every way original, thrilling and compelling. The issues of morality, ethics, politics and self-interest come across clearly and are thought about long after the book has been read. The fact that this novel can accomplish all that while delivering a truly interesting and plausible concept in a page turner is nothing short of genius. While the character development may be a little one dimensional and the writing stilted and trite at times the plot propels this story forward much like an uncontrollable self-driving car.