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CaseyB (43 KP) rated Deadwood Dead Men in Books
Mar 10, 2019 (Updated Mar 10, 2019)
This book was an okay read. It wasn't exactly a page turner at first, but it did get better as the book went on. This isn't my go-to genre to read, but it did seem to transport me back in time to Deadwood. I have visited Deadwood with my husband so this is why I decided to read this book. The main character is likeable and it has a little bit of a plot twist near the end of the book. It is a very short read, and I'm not sorry that I read it.
Rickey A. Mossow Jr. (689 KP) rated Escape Room (2019) in Movies
Apr 13, 2019
A fun thriller, though formulaic.
I've always been enchanted by the idea of escape rooms. Always wanted to do one, just never had the chance. Ironically enough, this movie only enhanced my desire to do one. A very likeable and familiar cast serves their purpose through the twist and turns of a thriller that follows the now formulaic nature of the genre. Everyone gets a mysterious invite, enticed by money, and chaos ensues. Film flies by with a great mix of mystery, suspense, and action. An enjoyable time. Got to try one of these rooms soon.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Deception (2008) in Movies
Apr 30, 2019
An very good cast, a good idea but a poor-ish execution only make this an ok thriller. I had high hopes for a lot more but the title alone really gives any idea of a twist away right from the start which was annoying. Hugh Jackman was very good in his role I thought and there are some appearances from Natasha Henstridge (Species, Ghost of Mars) and Maggie Q (Die Hard 4). However it is all too straight forward to work out if you have seen any decent thriller before. Ok for a look but nothing special, you might prefer Derailed instead.
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Yours and Mine in Books
May 7, 2019
this is a very deep and heart grabbing book that will leave you wanting more. the story has many twist and turns which will keep you hooked till the very last page. this book is an emotional roller coaster of a ride, one minute I was laughing and then crying, so have the tissues at the ready you will definitely need them. this author has a fab way of writing so that you feel all the emotions that the characters are going through. I definitely would recommend this book.
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Red Otter (340 KP) rated Mystic Vale in Tabletop Games
May 29, 2019 (Updated May 29, 2019)
A good game made better with expansions (which I'll review later). The base game is a solid deckbuilder with an awesome twist of a set number of cards in your deck, but you can improve them. There is a interesting press your luck mechanic that lets you know your deck inside and out to help. At two players the game feels a little short. The game ends as the engines really start going. It also does need an expansion to keep it fresh as the base game almost feels a bit limited. With expansions though the game really comes into its own.
Darkwriter1408 (8 KP) rated The Fate of the Furious (2017) in Movies
Jun 12, 2019
Brilliant plot and twist (1 more)
Brilliant use of cars
Everything you expect from the franchise and more
Right, so let's just say this. It's a fast and furious film. So you know to expect endless action, car racing and extremely farfetched races, stunts and even storylines.
All this being said, the action is endless, I was always on the edge of my seat wondering what happened next. The film overall is amazing and the performances of the cast was really good as well. Nothing more needs to be said in regards to the fast franchise.
All this being said, the action is endless, I was always on the edge of my seat wondering what happened next. The film overall is amazing and the performances of the cast was really good as well. Nothing more needs to be said in regards to the fast franchise.
Mayhawke (97 KP) rated Training Day (2001) in Movies
Feb 9, 2018
Washington changing direction with style
Brutal, hard-hitting film in which an old hand (Washington) educates a narcotics rookie (Hawke) in the 'realities' of the job.
Tensions begin to mount when it transpires that the realities are considerably more 'real' than the rookie is prepared for, and a whole lot dirtier than he was expecting.
Whenthis film came out I think it was the fist time Washington had taken a part where he wasn't Mr Nice-Guy, which was a nice twist that he carried brilliantly
Ethan Hawke, an actor I've always thought very underused, also delivers a characteristically good performance
Tensions begin to mount when it transpires that the realities are considerably more 'real' than the rookie is prepared for, and a whole lot dirtier than he was expecting.
Whenthis film came out I think it was the fist time Washington had taken a part where he wasn't Mr Nice-Guy, which was a nice twist that he carried brilliantly
Ethan Hawke, an actor I've always thought very underused, also delivers a characteristically good performance
Dean (6927 KP) rated House at the End of the Street (2012) in Movies
Feb 11, 2018
I wouldn't class this as a Horror, if you're expecting one and that might expect some of the low ratings. A 12a rating is another sign normally. This is definitely more of a thriller in the mould of Disturbia, Rear Window. Jennifer Lawrence can do no wrong at present and is very good in this. The twist(s) are pretty good, if a little easy to predict, but it still makes for an interesting film. You can tell they thought about the overall visual look of the film as well, it has some cool making of features to.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2436 KP) rated Dead Man Waltzing (A Ballroom Dance Mystery #2) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
When ballroom dancing grande dame Corrine Blakely is murdered, the police zero in on her ex-husband Maurice. After all, he was having lunch with her at the time. But Stacy Graysin knows her friend couldn't have done it. Can she prove it? The plot could have used another twist or two, but it was still a fun twirl with one of the funniest scenes I've read in a while and a climax that really brought the emotion.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-dead-man-waltzing-by-ella.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-dead-man-waltzing-by-ella.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Jaine usually gets along well with her neighbors, but no one gets along well with Cryptessa Muldoon the star of an old one season sitcom. But when someone kills Cryptessa during a Halloween party while wearing Jaine's costume, she leaps to the top of the suspect list. Can she clear her name? As always, this is a fun and funny mystery. I was laughing at some of the sub-plots while wondering what secret and twist Jaine would uncover next.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-death-of-neighborhood-witch.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-death-of-neighborhood-witch.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.