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The Confession
The Confession
John Grisham | 2010 | Fiction & Poetry, History & Politics, Law, Thriller
6
7.5 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
I found this book a fascinating expose about the death penalty and the corruption of the Texan justice system. However, like many of the other review writers I lost interest towards the end and felt Grisham spent too much time on his soap box at the expense of good storytelling. Overall a fascinating, challenging read but bit disappointing towards the end.
  
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Alice (117 KP) rated Folklore by Taylor Swift in Music

May 5, 2021  
Folklore by Taylor Swift
Folklore by Taylor Swift
2020 | Alternative, Indie
9
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Album Rating
I've been a Taylor Swift fan ever since I heard Love Story for the first time when I was 10 years old so her music has been a constant in my life for over a decade! With this album, she's moved away from the autobiographical nature of her songs and has let her creativity flow and created a masterpiece of storytelling.
  
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Neil Gaiman | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
8.4 (47 Ratings)
Book Rating
His voice really does suit his story (I know, this shouldn't have been a surprise!). (0 more)
My first audiobook!
I listened to this as an audiobook, read by Neil Gaiman himself, and it was so good! At the same time believable and fantastical, just the kind of story that I really enjoy. The more Gaiman I read, the more I think he's a storytelling genius!
  
And the Mountains Echoed
And the Mountains Echoed
Khaled Hosseini | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
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7.8 (9 Ratings)
Book Rating
Beautiful poignant storytelling across generations
Khaled Hosseini is one of the most amazing storytellers. His descriptions are moving and stunning told with such delicacy and subtlety, I shed many a tear reading it. Spanning across generations, the group of people all tied together experience both wonder and loss. The different narrators were great, understanding the importance of the culture through the language. Highly recommended.
  
The Enormocast: a climbing podcast
The Enormocast: a climbing podcast
Sports & Recreation
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Podcast Rating
variety (2 more)
humor
storytelling
Enormously Entertaining
Climbing and mountaineering podcasts are a pretty specific niche and as such, they tend to flop after a few seasons. The Enormocast has recently published its 170th episode, which is truly saying something for the genre. The host is funny and down to earth, and the guests are so diverse in their pursuits. Every episode is an adventure in and of itself.