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Christine A. (965 KP) rated The House of One Thousand Eyes in Books

Nov 28, 2018  
The House of One Thousand Eyes
The House of One Thousand Eyes
Michelle Barker | 2018 | Young Adult (YA)
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Felt as if it could have been a glimpse into real people living in East Berlin (0 more)
Story wraps up nicely at the end but it ends abruptly. (0 more)
Realistic, historical fiction YA about living in East Berlin in the early 1980s
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.

Lena Altmann is a 17 year old girl who lives in East Berlin. After her parents were killed in an explosion, Lena was forced to move in with her aunt. Lena's only respite comes when she spends her Sundays with her uncle, her aunt's brother. One day he is erased. He along with all of his possessions,and his birth records are gone. His published books have disappeared from bookstore shelves. He is just gone, disappearing without a trace.

Lena frantically searches for him but knows government spies are everywhere and she feels alone. Her aunt is a hardcore member of the Communist party. Can she trust her? Can she trust her friends? Can she trust anyone?

Through her story, Michelle Barker shows what it was like to live in the "Better Berlin" in the 1980s. She shows the rigidness, fearfulness, suspicion, and oppression of life in East Berlin.

The House of One Thousand Eyes did not feel like fiction. You could feel and hear Berlin. You could believe Lena, her uncle, and her aunt were real people and this book just captured a portion of their lives.

Although the story wraps up nicely at the end, it ends abruptly.
  
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Liliannar (58 KP) rated Little Shop of Horrors (1986) in Movies

May 25, 2018  
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
1986 | Comedy, Horror, Musical
9
8.5 (31 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
Lovable characters (2 more)
Catchy songs
Enjoyable storyline
Campy (but not too much) (0 more)
Suddenly Seymore!!
I was introduced to this movie at a fairly young age and it's been a staple in my home since my first time. I absolutely love this movie and can't recommend it to enough people. This is one where if you tell me you don't like it, I can no longer trust your judgment in movies.

I can't say enough good things about this movie.
  
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Chloe (514 KP) rated The Umbrella Academy in TV

Mar 5, 2019  
The Umbrella Academy
The Umbrella Academy
2018 | Action, Fantasy
10
8.4 (124 Ratings)
TV Show Rating Watch
Good plot and characters (0 more)
Slow start (0 more)
Can't wait for the next season
This show had well developed characters who each had there own back story which really impressed me as it's something I feel only the best shows manage to do. This is one for people who prefer gore and/or superheroes.
I can't say much more without giving a way the plot but it's a series constantly full of surprises and trust me you will be surprised!!
  
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Lindsay (1812 KP) rated A Mother's Secret (Hearts of Lancaster Grand Hotel #2) in Books

Feb 15, 2018  
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A Mother's Secret (Hearts of Lancaster Grand Hotel #2)
Amy Clipston | 2014
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I thought this was something. She wants to marry for love. Her brother thinks she should get married for her son sake. Benjamin get blamed for something he did not do. Though Joshua Glick and others. She fears about her secret coming out and destroying any love in her life. Carolyn need to learned to trust god. Her brother Amos has to learn so lesson as well. Find out what happens durning love triangle with Carolyn Lapp.
  
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Janicza Bravo recommended Don't Look Now (1973) in Movies (curated)

 
Don't Look Now (1973)
Don't Look Now (1973)
1973 | Drama, Horror, Thriller
8.0 (6 Ratings)
Movie Favorite Watch

"After I saw this, I was certain I was being pursued . . . for months. I think I’ve avoided all of Italy because of this film. The score rocked me to my core. To this day I can not. This film has no chill. The side characters are also really upsetting. It’s peak stressful. Just so wonderful. And in it there is the best lovemaking scene I’ve ever seen in my life and, trust me, I have seen plenty of sexy."

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