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lurkykitty (3 KP) rated Saint X in Books
Mar 26, 2020
A compelling and intelligent mystery
When Claire is only seven years old, her eighteen year-old sister Alison disappears and is found dead when their family takes a vacation on a Caribbean island. This book takes place mostly in NYC where Claire, now called Emily, is a young adult working at her first job. By happenstance, she runs into one of the men from the island who was accused of killing her sister, but was not convicted due to lack of evidence. She befriends this man to learn more about what happened to her sister, to the detriment of her own mental health. The initial impression of this book was that it would be a fast paced thriller with a stunning conclusion. However, it is more a commentary on unresolved grief, the assumptions that are made based on race and class, and how one event can shatter the lives of so many. It could still be categorized as a mystery. I found the multiple points of view valuable in understanding the characters and events. Even though, at times, Saint X did not move quickly, it was still a compelling and interesting read.
The Sandman (Joona Linna #4)
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Late one night, outside Stockholm, an emaciated young man named Mikael is found wandering. Thirteen...
The Little Way of Ruthie Leming
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THE LITTLE WAY OF RUTHIE LEMING follows Rod Dreher, a Philadelphia journalist, back to his hometown...
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated My Sister, the Serial Killer in Books
Jul 4, 2023 (Updated Jul 4, 2023)
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My Sister, The Serial Killer
By Oyinkan Braithwaite
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When Korede's dinner is interrupted one night by a distress call from her sister, Ayoola, she knows what's expected of her: bleach, rubber gloves, nerves of steel and a strong stomach. This'll be the third boyfriend Ayoola's dispatched in, quote, self-defence and the third mess that her lethal little sibling has left Korede to clear away. She should probably go to the police for the good of the menfolk of Nigeria, but she loves her sister and, as they say, family always comes first. Until, that is, Ayoola starts dating the doctor where Korede works as a nurse. Korede's long been in love with him, and isn't prepared to see him wind up with a knife in his back: but to save one would mean sacrificing the other...
This was so good I don’t know why it took so long life just gets in the way! Makes you think how far would you go to help a sibling? Would you dispose of their victims? Gets you thinking do you love them enough?
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My Sister, The Serial Killer
By Oyinkan Braithwaite
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
When Korede's dinner is interrupted one night by a distress call from her sister, Ayoola, she knows what's expected of her: bleach, rubber gloves, nerves of steel and a strong stomach. This'll be the third boyfriend Ayoola's dispatched in, quote, self-defence and the third mess that her lethal little sibling has left Korede to clear away. She should probably go to the police for the good of the menfolk of Nigeria, but she loves her sister and, as they say, family always comes first. Until, that is, Ayoola starts dating the doctor where Korede works as a nurse. Korede's long been in love with him, and isn't prepared to see him wind up with a knife in his back: but to save one would mean sacrificing the other...
This was so good I don’t know why it took so long life just gets in the way! Makes you think how far would you go to help a sibling? Would you dispose of their victims? Gets you thinking do you love them enough?
Erika (17789 KP) rated Fangirl in Books
Sep 3, 2017
I liked this book, but there were aspects that were annoying. Wren was kind of awful to her sister, Cath. I was a total fan of fan fiction when I was in college, so I could relate to that aspect. I definitely wouldn't read it again, but it was my introduction to Rainbow Rowell.
Auburn (57 KP) rated Wintersong in Books
Apr 10, 2019
If I could reread the labryinth this would be it. A retelling that isn't a retelling. The characters are all hinting at a connection but still strong on their own. The fight for her sister while fighting both herself and the goblin king draw you in. A tragic love story you just can't put down.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2621 KP) rated Crown of Thorns (Nick Barrett, #2) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Nick Barrett investigates the reappearance of a painting for a couple of friends. The trail leads him to a poor orphan, her half sister, and a dangerous cult. Very entertaining with a powerful ending.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-crown-of-thorns-by-sigmund.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-crown-of-thorns-by-sigmund.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
The Craggus (360 KP) rated Ocean’s 8 (2018) in Movies
Jun 21, 2018 (Updated Jun 21, 2018)
Diamonds are a girl’s best friends’ best friend. Ocean’s 8 (2018) #Review
Sisters are doing it for themselves, specifically Danny Ocean’s sister Debbie (Sandra Bullock), in this affably slick but lightweight heist thriller, the fourth in the modern ‘Ocean’ series and the first not to be directed by Steven Soderbergh...
Full review: http://bit.ly/CraggusOceans8
Full review: http://bit.ly/CraggusOceans8
