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Erika (17788 KP) rated Penny Dreadful - Season 1 in TV
Oct 24, 2017
Eve Green is everything in this show. She and Josh Hartnett are the saving graces. Out of all the penny dreadful/gothic horror, etc stories they could have pulled from, they chose.. Frankenstein, Dracula, and Dorian Grey? It could have been so much better. The season finale didn't make me feel like I wanted to watch seasons two or three.
Erika (17788 KP) rated Beasts of Extraordinary CIrcumstance in Books
Nov 19, 2017
The synopsis sounded better than the book actually was, it was a little disappointing. Stories about the main character, Weylyn, are told by the people around him. It's definitely a neat idea, but, I'm not sure it worked entirely. I may need to read it again. I did enjoy it overall, and for being a debut novel, it wasn't bad at all.
Rachel P (2 KP) rated The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves in Books
Jan 4, 2018
I loved loved loved this book! Wow!
I listened to the audiobook continuously from start to finish with barely any breaks! Each chapter examines a different patient and/or situation Stephen Grosz has seen as a practicing psychoanalyst. Some stories are relatable, some are insightful, and some are sad. I can't wait to recommend this book to everyone I know!
I listened to the audiobook continuously from start to finish with barely any breaks! Each chapter examines a different patient and/or situation Stephen Grosz has seen as a practicing psychoanalyst. Some stories are relatable, some are insightful, and some are sad. I can't wait to recommend this book to everyone I know!
Katie Loves Movies (134 KP) rated Casablanca (1942) in Movies
Apr 23, 2017
You can watch it numerous times and still find sub-plots and back stories you had never noticed before (5 more)
Bogart and Bergman are utterly perfect
Superbly written with every mechanic used to propel your heart through an emotional rollercoaster
The 'Battle Of The Anthems' scene
Romance without the usual sentimental claptrap
'Play it!' (Sam)
The perfect story of romance, intrigue and suspense
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Wolf and Iron in Books
Jan 12, 2018
[Wolf and Iron] by [Gordan R. Dickson] tells of survival after a socio-economic collapse. The characters are strongly developed and Jeebee's relationship with wolf drives the story as her learns to survive using his instincts. It follows the format of post apocalyptic stories so it is fairly predictable but the characters and relationships are what really drive the plot.
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated That Night in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Another great book by Stevens! Her novels are always quick reads. They are very easy to get hooked in to & the stories are always so true to life. I found myself rooting for Toni through the whole story. She was a likable character despite the guilt & accusations swirling around her & Ryan. I look forward to reading more of her work.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated An Honest Thief in Books
Jul 28, 2017
Simple straightforward fable
An easy read, contrary to many of Dostoyevsky's novels. The honest thief raises the question of whether it is fine to forgive or accept a lie in some circumstances especially when there are more important things to be worrying about.
Dostoyevsky's short stories are always a joy to read and listen because of the power of his storytelling.
Dostoyevsky's short stories are always a joy to read and listen because of the power of his storytelling.
BookCritics (259 KP) rated Tower Of Dawn in Books
Sep 11, 2017
Maas takes the time to put into her stories because everything becomes 1000x more realistic and emotional. The story does take a bit to get moving, though, and I wasn’t totally into it until about 1/4 of the way through. So hang in there
Critic- APageWithAView
Original Score: 4.5 out of 5
Read Review : http://apagewithaview.com/review-tower-dawn-sarah-j-maas/
Original Score: 4.5 out of 5
Read Review : http://apagewithaview.com/review-tower-dawn-sarah-j-maas/
Cattyana (39 KP) rated One Day We'll All Be Dead And None Of This Will Matter in Books
Aug 16, 2017
Honest, funny, sad, thought provoking. (4 more)
The author in unapologetically herself.
Actual emails from the authors father (especially the author bio) was a breath of fresh air.
Relatable stories as a fellow minority attempting to assimilate as a child.
Although a comedy for most of the book, the author knew when and was able to be serious.
Hilarious relatable memoir
Whatchareadin (174 KP) rated 10th Anniversary (Women's Murder Club, #10) in Books
May 10, 2018
2.5 stars. This WMC book was not one of my favorites. There didn't seem to be as much police action in this book. The crimes stories were weak. Opening closed cases, crime reporters chasing leads, roadtripping with your best friend. Its getting more personal and less action packed. Not that I mind the personal, but I prefer more crime to be the focus.