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Serish Rana (8 KP) rated An Anonymous Girl in Books
Jan 4, 2020
Sarah (7798 KP) rated The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society in Books
May 2, 2018
Far too lighthearted & frilly
Considering this is centred around the German occupation of Guernsey and deals with details of prison/work camps, it's far too lighthearted a read.
It takes serious topics and although parts of the book do highlight the serious and disturbing topics of the war, it sandwiches them in between massive sections of saccharine sweet fluffy happiness. Its a bit much. Juliet and her friends are fairly endearing characters for the most part (except for the aforementioned fluffiness), and I did enjoy the way the book is written entirely in letters. Its just a shame it doesn't concentrate more on taking the story a little more seriously.
Although I haven't seen the film yet, I'd be surprised if it isn't slightly better than the book. And it's not often I say this!
It takes serious topics and although parts of the book do highlight the serious and disturbing topics of the war, it sandwiches them in between massive sections of saccharine sweet fluffy happiness. Its a bit much. Juliet and her friends are fairly endearing characters for the most part (except for the aforementioned fluffiness), and I did enjoy the way the book is written entirely in letters. Its just a shame it doesn't concentrate more on taking the story a little more seriously.
Although I haven't seen the film yet, I'd be surprised if it isn't slightly better than the book. And it's not often I say this!
Dracoria Malfoy (690 KP) rated Boy Toy in Books
Sep 5, 2017
Not Horror, but pretty much the same effect
WHoa. That was all I could think while reading this. Whoa. This book covered scary topics that I can barely think about. It's kept me awake at night, and I could not put it down. An amazing book that everyone should read, and if not for leisurely purposes, for the educational reasons.
Dianne Robbins (1738 KP) rated Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast in Podcasts
Nov 25, 2020 (Updated Nov 25, 2020)
Host (1 more)
Situations
Creeeeeeeeepy
Stories found on Reddit, sent to the host, or found on the internet are read by the host, whose creepy voice is perfect for the topics. Some of the stories are boring but others will send shivers down your spine and make you look under your bed and behind your shower curtain for long after you hear them.
Kai (5 KP) rated The Fractured Life of Jimmy Dice in Books
Nov 29, 2017
I really enjoyed this book in the end. It was not easy to read, or a happy story, however it was really well done and I applaud ghetto author for tackling such difficult topics. <br/><br/>cn for anyone who does pick this up, multiple discussions of death (adult and child), sexual assault and rape, and suicide. As I said, not always an easy read.
Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated What Should I Read Next? in Podcasts
Jul 10, 2018
David Betteridge (327 KP) rated Brassic in TV
Feb 27, 2020 (Updated May 13, 2020)
acting (3 more)
casting
comedy
Dominic West
Best British comedy in years
This show is very funny but with an under laying serious edge, the topics they tackle are very serious but yet handled in such away you can laugh and sometimes cry along with characters on screen. The acting is phenomenal especially from the lead character. Dominic West popping up in cameos is worth the watch alone!
Klou (162 KP) rated Lies Lies Lies in Books
Oct 6, 2019
A web of lies, that draws you in.
An alcoholic father, a cheating wife and a beautiful daughter. What could go wrong?
The depth of the main characters is intriguing. The author really paints a solid picture of the main 2 characters and keeps building.
I felt 'alive' reading this.
It brings so many raw topics to mind. It really has you looking at things differently.
The depth of the main characters is intriguing. The author really paints a solid picture of the main 2 characters and keeps building.
I felt 'alive' reading this.
It brings so many raw topics to mind. It really has you looking at things differently.
Sam (228 KP) rated Get Out (2017) in Movies
Mar 2, 2019
Thriller (1 more)
Twisted
A True Masterpiece of Psychological Horror
I am sadly disappointed to see this film so unappreciated as I truly believe it is nothing less of a masterpiece. From the carefully painted scenes to the perfectly executed acting this film holds nothing but love in my heart as it captures the true twisted outlook of today's world, carefully balancing racial ideas that would make many uncomfortable while hiding themes throughout the whole picture that keeps you watching again and again. When this film first came out I went to see it three times unable to get enough of this twisted, psychological thriller. This film is not for the faint of heart or those who get uncomfortable at the mention of racial topics. This is a film for those who enjoy tackling hard topics and are unafraid to face the truly twisted truths of the world.
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania in Books
Jan 12, 2018
[Eric Larson] does it again with [Dead Wake] by making non fiction read like fiction all the while providing a great amount of information. The research that he does before writing a book shows his deep passion fro the topics. In [Dead Wake] he informs the reader not only what is was like being on the Lusitania, but also the political intrigue that seemed to surround the voyage and it's demise.