It's not Stranger Things, don't compare the two. The only similarity is missing kids, and it ends there.
Watch it, but be prepared to focus. The layers of story are artfully crafted, spanning three generations and each one is vital to the story. Also, be prepared to not understand everything. That's okay, let the story peel itself apart slowly and deliciously. Very excited to see where this show goes.
Bookapotamus (289 KP) rated Stranger Things in TV
Nov 28, 2018
Our New Girl
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Behind the shiny door of Hazel Robinson's immaculate London home, things aren't as good as they...
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After her father unexpectedly dies, young Ella (Lily James) finds herself at the mercy of her cruel...
Lenard (726 KP) rated Beast (2017) in Movies
Nov 30, 2020
The Tall Man
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The Tall Man is an addictive and unforgettable blend of psychological suspense and spine-tingling...
The Wrong Girl (Return to Fear Street #2)
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Bestselling author R.L. Stine returns with a thrilling retro horror story with a terrifying twist,...
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Since You've Been Gone
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It was Sloane who yanked Emily out of her shell and made life 100% interesting. But right before...
Contemporary Young Adult Romance
MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated A Stranger on the Beach in Books
Mar 21, 2019
There is a stranger outside Caroline's house.
Or is he?
This story was so well-written. It's told from two perspectives: Aiden's and Caroline's. Neither is a particularly reliable narrator, and you will find yourself questioning SO MANY THINGS. There were quite a few scenes which seemed to happen one way when Caroline was narrating, but then seemed to happen a completely different way when Aiden was narrating. Who's telling the truth? What actually happened? How do Caroline's husband, Jason, or her sister, Lynn, figure in to the story? Discovering all of this is half the fun, and I'm being very mindful of spoilers so as not to take that fun away from prospective readers! ?
A Stranger on the Beach is a twisted (and twisty), gripping, page-turner releasing July 23rd - just in time to take it to the beach. Add it to your TBR list now!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to preview this title early in exchange for an honest review.
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated The Trees Grew Because I Bled There in Books
Apr 14, 2024
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The Trees Grew Because I Bled There: collected stories
By Eric LaRocca
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Eight stories of dark fiction from a master storyteller. Exploring the shadow side of love, these are tales of grief, obsession, control. Intricate examinations of trauma and tragedy in raw, poetic prose. A woman imagines horrific scenarios whilst caring for her infant niece; on-line posts chronicle a cancer diagnosis; a couple in the park with their small child encounter a stranger with horrific consequences; a toxic relationship reaches a terrifying resolution…
This was a compilation of stories from a very talented authors. You get taken on a journey with these short stories. A few stories stood out from the crowd! The Strange things we become a story of how cancer destroys everything it touches and plays with the mind.
You’re not supposed to be here l, I think this is my favourite of them all a parents worst nightmare and a dark tale of secrets and desperation.
I’d also mention Where Flames Burned as Grass, would you sacrifice your child on the word of a complete stranger?
Really enjoyed these stories and the writing style.