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Jenny Saville recommended Nights in Books (curated)

 
Nights
Nights
Kou Yoneda | 2014 | Comics & Graphic Novels
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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"I read this recently — it’s a small and significant book. It’s the autobiographical account of a teenage boy who journeys through the Nazi death camps with his father, desperately clinging to life and each other when humanity has become perversely distorted. It’s almost beyond human and beyond language. When I read it, I wondered how someone would interpret this story if they dug it up in ancient ruins centuries from now. Could it be true? What are we capable of in terms of cruelty and survival?"

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Kristina (502 KP) rated Bad Karma (Criminally Insane, #1) in Books

Dec 7, 2020  
Bad Karma (Criminally Insane, #1)
Bad Karma (Criminally Insane, #1)
Douglas Clegg | 1997 | Crime, Thriller
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
So much potential. This story had the potential to be something different, chilling, memorable. Unfortunately, it was vaguely interesting. My attention swung between bored and engrossed, without the demanding need to know what happened next. My favorite chapters were those from Agnes' point of view; it was eerie to step into the mind of a psychopath. True, there was some gore, but nothing worse than Karin Slaughter has provided. Overall, I enjoyed Bad Karma, I just think it could have been so much more.
  
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Blazing Minds (92 KP) rated Shock and Awe (2017) in Movies

Nov 1, 2021 (Updated Nov 3, 2021)  
Shock and Awe (2017)
Shock and Awe (2017)
2017 | Biography, Drama, History
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
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With Shock and Awe on DVD and Digital HD today, we checked out the movie over the weekend, the new movie starring Woody Harrelson, Rob Reiner, James Marsden, Jessica Biel and Tommy Lee Jones is based around the time that the term ‘Weapons of Mass Destruction‘ was very much on the lips of many in 2003.

With America on the very edge of a horrific war with Iraq, Shock and Awe is the true story of how the very phrase was twisted with shocking effect.
  
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Rickey A. Mossow Jr. (689 KP) rated Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 (2018) in Movies

May 21, 2019  
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 (2018)
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 (2018)
2018 | Adventure, Animation, Comedy
8
7.6 (115 Ratings)
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A lot of fun and a good story underneath all the humor.
Had been entertained by the multiple trailers for the movie, so heading in I was hoping for good things. Film took the trailer funnies and expanded on them. There's your expected internet jokes and memes, all integrated well into the retro characters from your favorite video games. The part, however, that really stuck out to me was the amazing story underneath all the humor. Movie tells a heartfelt tale of friendship, letting go, and the true bonds we make with those we love. Also loved how all the extra characters from other games and films were integrated in without damaging their respective stories and/or morals previously established. Job well done. Disney.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2518 KP) rated Gladiator: A True Story of 'Roids, Rage, and Redemption in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
GA
Gladiator: A True Story of 'Roids, Rage, and Redemption
Dan Clark a.k.a. Nitro | 2009
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This memoir was written by Nitro from the original American Gladiators. It's the story of his life and his struggle with steroids. Yes, we get some time talking about the show that made him famous, but the majority of the time was actually spent on the price of that fame. You can tell Dan is trying to issue a warning to others about the dangers of steroids.

At times the book is a tough read just because Dan never holds back on the effects of the drugs. However, I enjoyed the book overall and I'm definitely glad I read it.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/01/book-review-gladiator-true-story-of.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.