Chloe (778 KP) rated Eeny Meeny (Helen Grace, #1) in Books
May 17, 2020
DI Helen Grace is a brilliant character, dark and delicious with lots of intricate problems. I like the jump between different timelines and how they come together at the end.
The reader is kept in the dark till quite near the end and then the pace, which us already fast, ramps up another notch. I really couldnt put it down.
I may need to read some more DI Helen Grace books.
Veronica Pena (690 KP) rated Back to the Future Part III (1990) in Movies
May 9, 2020
I'm super glad I watched these, especially now when I can understand a lot more about what's happening and the different nuances. Definitely a good film!
The Politics of Virtue: Post-Liberalism and the Human Future
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Contemporary politics is dominated by a liberal creed that champions 'negative liberty' and...
Gooseberries
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"Oh, good God," he kept saying with great relish. "Good God..." 'Gooseberries' is accompanied here...
After the Eclipse: A Mother's Murder, a Daughter's Search
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A fierce memoir of a mother's murder, a daughter's coming-of-age in the wake of immense loss, and...
Biography memoir true crime
Calcium Made Interesting
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Graham Chapman is said to have been Monty Python's one true anarchist. Like his mentors Spike...
With This Man (This Man #4)
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Life is good for Jesse 'The Lord' Ward. Perfect, actually. He still has the charm, he's in great...
Lord of the Manor
Libya: A Love Lived, a Life Betrayed : 9/36
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Libya. A love lived, a life betrayed follows the trajectory of Susan M. Sandover, who was lucky...
Sensitivemuse (246 KP) rated Dreamland Burning in Books
Dec 22, 2018
The switch between Rowan and William is seamless and flows throughout the novel. Rowan attempts to figure out the mystery behind the skeleton while William’s story not only gives you the background information but also gives you the sense and the climate on how it was for African Americans back in those times. The historical aspects of the book is well written and gives you a good general idea.
At first, William doesn’t seem that all a likable character. As the plot progresses though, you change your mind as his behavior and outlook changes to something much more favorable. Rowan’s side of the story is interesting too. She’s been pretty much sheltered in a good, privileged life who is also suddenly awakened by recent events affecting herself and others around her. She’s a well written character as well, but I’d have to say I prefer reading William’s side of the story more as I found Rowan’s point of view dragged in a few areas of the story.
The plot overall is well done and interesting. The mystery and historical elements of the story also keeps the plot engaging and it’s a good educational read. Definitely something to read more into and a good subject to write about.