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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Disclaimer in Books
Jul 25, 2017
A human story in a thriller
I am pleased to finally hear a realistic thriller with no conspiracy theories or bizarre government involvement. It is dark to hear the level of stalking and apathy, but it is about the sides of emotion that people present. There is a twist at the end that completely changes the entire story. Difficult to say much without giving it away, but you'll end up hating but changing your mind about the characters.
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Schasm (Schasm, #1) in Books
Jan 12, 2018
[Shari J. Ryan] did a fantastic job of character development in [Schasm]. This is a very character driven novel that keeps you guessing. Chloe's struggle with her "illness" and even more so with her mother is the center of this story. It gets even more complicated when Alex enters. I still am not sure what is the truth in this book but it left me wanting more. It is a nice non vampire, non sex driven YA romance twist.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Dear Amy in Books
Jul 26, 2017
Intense, fabulously strong protagonist
Pretty horrific from the outset, this disturbing tale of a serial killer and abuser leaves you feeling breathless by the end. I managed to listen to this in one sitting.
The main character is brilliant, she is stronger than you can ever imagine and I salute Helen Callaghan for raising the issue of mental health and the stigma surrounding it.
Great twist in the end although it may seem disjointed and there are unanswered questions.
The main character is brilliant, she is stronger than you can ever imagine and I salute Helen Callaghan for raising the issue of mental health and the stigma surrounding it.
Great twist in the end although it may seem disjointed and there are unanswered questions.
As soon as I picked up this book, I couldn't put it down! A great read and well written. There's a twist early on (I won't reveal it!) that is really clever and didn't expect! It IS cliche at times, but to be honest, this (for me) doesn't detract from the overall story. Think Romeo and Juliet, but with vampires thrown in! As soon as I finished, I HAD to read the rest of the series!
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Vertigo (1958) in Movies
Aug 11, 2017
A quiet masterpiece
This was Hitchcock's more subtle films, although it was a flop at the time, I think it's still a quiet masterpiece. It's claustrophobic watching James Stewart follow around an enigmatic woman, becoming obsessed with an image of her, only to realise he's chasing an illusion. The twist at the end is pretty brilliant leaving the viewer slightly spellbound by what happened. While it may not be as harrowing as Psycho, it's still a treat to watch.
Sam (228 KP) rated Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Part One in TV
Mar 2, 2019
Playful Characters (2 more)
Wonderful Casting
Dark Imagery
Horrorifically Wonderful
I absolutely loved this. As someone who grew up watching Sabrina the Teenage Witch this was a beautifully darker twist to the story. They seemed to truly master the darker side of witchcraft and combine it with the true whimsical nature that comes with the original storyline. I couldn't look away and the season finale only left me wanting more as a anxiously wait in anticipation for the next season.
starwarsluvr (236 KP) rated Heart of Stone (Gargoyles, #1) in Books
Jan 30, 2018
One of my new favorite series. I love gargoyles and don't see many good stories with them. Mix gargoyles with sexy and you get this book. Amazing characters, amazing plot and storyline. Sexy man/gargoyle. I loved the way the story played out and how everything came together. I loved the attraction and the twist in the story. Everything in this makes me excited for the next book. I can't wait until it comes out. Amazing!
Dean (6927 KP) rated Immortals (2011) in Movies
Feb 11, 2018
A decent sword & sandals film. Generally more like 300 than Clash of the Titans thankfully. From the same producers I believe as 300 and it has a very similar CGI visual style to it. A nice twist to some of the Greek mythology in the story. The fight scenes are well choreographed and the SFX are very good. Add to that Mickey Rourke giving a good performance as the chief villain and you have a very good film.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2379 KP) rated Exposure in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Kaycee Raye is known in town for her paranoia. But when someone does break into her house, leave a threatening message, and then take it again before the police arrive, will she get anyone to believe her? I saw a major twist coming fairly early, but for the most part I enjoy this tale of Christian suspense.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-exposure-by-brandilyn.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-exposure-by-brandilyn.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2379 KP) rated Moon Water Madness (Luanne Fogarty Mysteries, #7) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Adjunct county diver Luanne Fogarty is asked to search for a body in a private lake. The twist is, the man died 50 years ago. Why search for him now? What happened to him all those years ago? Just like the others in the series, this one offers vivid writing, memorable characters, and a solid plot.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-moon-water-madness-by-glynn.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-moon-water-madness-by-glynn.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.