The Mercy (2018)
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The Mercy is a 2018 British biographicaldrama film, directed by James Marsh and written...
The Great Mouse Plot
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This is a true story. Every day the boy walks past a sweet shop filled with jars of delicious...
A Hidden Life (2019)
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A Hidden Life tells the true story of Franz Jagerstatter (Diehl), an Austrian farmer who refused to...
MaryAnn (14 KP) rated The Yellow Lantern in Books
Nov 4, 2019
Step into True Colorsa new series of Historical Stories of Romance and American Crime
In Massachusetts in 1824, Josephine Clayton awakes on the table of the doctor shes assisted all these months. She was presumed dead by all and has become the doctors next corpse for his medical research. Frightened, the doctor tries to kill her, but Josephine begs to be spared. A deal is struckJosie will leave her village and work at a distant cotton mill. All the while, shell await her true missionposing as a mourner to help his body snatcher procure her replacement. At the mill though, Josie is praised for her medical remedies among the mill girls, gaining attention from the handsome factory manager Braham Taylor. Yet, when Brahams own loved one becomes the prey for the next grave robbing, Josie must make a choice that could put her dark past behind her or steal away the promise of any future at all. What price will Josie pay for love when her secrets begin to unravel
My Thoughts: This is a very unique mystery that will captivate readers from the beginning. A fictional novel based on true facts, this story gives the reader an insight to the horrific things that happened at the turn of the century.
This story will certainly keep the readers' attention. The author has created very believable characters. The readers will either like them or hate them.
This is a wonderful story for those who like a good mystery. This one has many twists in the plot to keep the readers on their toes.
Sarah (7798 KP) rated The Mercy (2018) in Movies
Feb 13, 2018
Performance wise, Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz do well and they come across as endearing and likeable characters. The issue is that the story feels like it's missing something. It hurries along at a rather speedy pace and although it doesn't at least linger too long, I feel like there's more to Donald Crowhurst's story and life than they tell us. The score at times seems a little misplaced, seeming ominous in what should be a fairly light hearted scene. The scenes towards the end of the film that really highlight the loneliness and madness are done well and some are actually quite harrowing to watch. This is definitely not a feel good film.
These Wings Can Fly - Discover the Power of Your Mind
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With its fresh approach to self-development this book has had a profound effect on all those that...
Children of the Revolution
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Set against Burma's long and violent struggle for freedom, a powerful and compelling story of...
The Midnight Gang
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Welcome to the Midnight Gang! Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of...
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German Video Game Award 2016 “To cut a long story short, If you like interactive fiction, just go...
Hazel (2934 KP) rated To Dream of Shadows in Books
Apr 16, 2023
To Dream of Shadows is a powerful story of survival, loss, resilience, hope and the power of friendship and love; it is a difficult book to read in parts but I was absolutely gripped and devoured it in quick time and have no problem recommending this to those of you who love getting totally immersed in a wonderful book that will have your emotions in tatters and your eyes glued to the words.
Many thanks must go to the author, Steve N Lee, for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of To Dream of Shadows.