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Whatchareadin (174 KP) rated The Bum Magnet in Books

May 10, 2018  
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The Bum Magnet
K.L. Brady | 2011
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Overall this book was a good quick read. I could see myself in Charisse so much. Not that I may have always attracted bums, but I definitely had myself guarded so that I was ready for the hurt before I could get hurt.

Charisse has been attracting bums her whole life. The lying cheating kind, not the ones on the street. As a real estate agent it's easy for her to meet good looking men all the time, but quality isn't really there. When she finally is able to let go of events in her past, she is able to demagnitize herself and find "The One" she has been looking for all along.

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes quick reads with a strong female lead.
  
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Sharpie0499 (114 KP) rated The Darkest Minds (2018) in Movies

Aug 9, 2018  
The Darkest Minds (2018)
The Darkest Minds (2018)
2018 | Sci-Fi, Thriller
8
6.6 (16 Ratings)
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Perfect casting (1 more)
Stayed true to the books
Felt a bit rushed (0 more)
Great Adaptation
I have been waiting for this adaptation since I read the books a good few years ago. When it was finally announced, I was buzzing with excitement and for good reason. This film adaptation was pretty well done and felt like my vision of the book came to life. I originally had some doubts about the casting choices made, but those thoughts were immediately put out of my head when I watched the film; the casting choices were perfect and I now can't imagine anyone else playing those roles. Certain scenes did feel a bit rushed and should have been extended as I was left with a feeling of whiplash, but other than that, I was very happy with this YA adaptation.
  
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Veronica Pena (690 KP) rated North by Northwest (1959) in Movies

Apr 22, 2020  
North by Northwest (1959)
North by Northwest (1959)
1959 | Classics, Mystery
4
8.6 (20 Ratings)
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for the life of me, i don't understand hitchcock
Of all the Hitchcock movies I've watched and heard about, this one is said to have been really good. I, truthfully, don't see it. I didn't like the plot, it felt really forced - and maybe that's the idea with some films, especially films like this where it's kind of an out-there story, but I just didn't like it. I think Cary Grant is great. I haven't seen a film that he's been in where he doesn't bring his best. I think he is the star, rightfully so, and I think he made the movie bearable to watch.

I generally just don't like Hitchcock films, apparently. I've seen a good portion of his work and they just don't do it for me. This one included.
  
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Bethr1986 (305 KP) rated Constitution Check (Dungeons and Dating #4) by Katherine McIntyre in Books

Sep 24, 2022  
Constitution Check (Dungeons and Dating #4) by Katherine McIntyre
Constitution Check (Dungeons and Dating #4) by Katherine McIntyre
Katherine McIntyre | 2022 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
10
10.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Independent Reviewer for Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!

 

This is book number 4 in the Dungeons and Dating series and I have to say I have loved every one so far. The series is centred on a group of people who run a business called the Tabletop Tavern and have come together through their love of board games, particularly Dungeons and Dragons.


Each book focuses on different characters and their love life and life in general. This book focuses on Kelly who is trying to get over a domestically violent relationship that ended with the death of her then-girlfriend and Tabby who has never felt any good for anybody.


Katherine is an absolute wizard with words and you get a clear understanding of what each character is going through. She tackles the tougher subjects abuse/homophobia/grief etc in such a delicate but powerful way. It is a pleasure to read even though some of it is heart-breaking.


I 100% recommend reading not just this book but the whole series. Fantastic Katherine.

 

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Rightlywriting (10 KP) rated The Breakfast Club (1985) in Movies

Aug 19, 2017  
The Breakfast Club (1985)
The Breakfast Club (1985)
1985 | Comedy, Drama
6
8.5 (98 Ratings)
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80s brat pack stars (0 more)
A little boring and slow in parts (0 more)
Dramatic vintage teen flick
Contains spoilers, click to show
They did a good job at portraying all of the types and attitudes of highschoolers during the 80s. As an 80s teen myself, I enjoyed this movie back then as I could identify with the kids portrayed - the rich girl who thought she was above everyone, the smoker, the geek, the jock, and the introvert (I was a geeky introvrrt). Too bad kids in real life from different backgrounds can't figure out how much alike they really are behind their facades the way they do by the end of the movie. My teen daughter in 2009 enjoyed this movie too so I guess today's teens aren't much different. Would be a good movie to show teens in school to show how they can be friends and get along if they put their differences and prejudices aside.