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Wittsend (43 KP) rated The Girl in the Red Coat in Books
Aug 2, 2017
This was such a richly crafted novel! I'm still taking everything in. When Beth's eight-year-old daughter vanishes without a trace right before her eyes, it feels as though her world has surreptitiously turned on its axis. How does a parent recover from something so tragic? When the leads fizzle out and time goes on, The author paints a loving and endearing portrait of a mother struggling to stay alive, and to put one foot in front of the other day after day. She refuses to give up hope or to ever stop looking for her little girl.
The author's skillful use of alternating perspectives between chapters, and a totally unexpected plot twist, made this thrilling to read.
The author's skillful use of alternating perspectives between chapters, and a totally unexpected plot twist, made this thrilling to read.
"I have been seeing Caraval featured on so many blogs and instagram accounts, I couldn't just not read it. I've read, “A MUST READ”, so many times; I knew I had to get my hands on it...
And I loved it! LOVE, LOVES, LOVED IT!
It was everything a book should be: fun, diverse characters; steady plot; twist and turns (let me tell you, there were so many twists- I got dizzy); romance; suspense; adventure! I read this book in one sitting; only stopping to use the bathroom once and another time to grab a quick snack (a handful of pink Starbursts). It was that good." Read entire review here: https://thenerdybookwormsite.wordpress.com/2017/08/17/caraval-by-stephanie-garber/
And I loved it! LOVE, LOVES, LOVED IT!
It was everything a book should be: fun, diverse characters; steady plot; twist and turns (let me tell you, there were so many twists- I got dizzy); romance; suspense; adventure! I read this book in one sitting; only stopping to use the bathroom once and another time to grab a quick snack (a handful of pink Starbursts). It was that good." Read entire review here: https://thenerdybookwormsite.wordpress.com/2017/08/17/caraval-by-stephanie-garber/
Stephen (210 KP) rated Glass (2019) in Movies
Feb 28, 2019 (Updated Mar 2, 2019)
The Tale Continues...
I was really looking forward to watching ‘Glass’ as I thought ‘Split’ and ‘Unbreakable’ were fantastic films. ‘Glass’ is here to round off the storylines from those two movies, and it sets out to achieve that. However, I just couldn’t seem to connect emotionally to the film, despite outstanding performances from the cast. I also felt the film could have done with being shorter, and I also found myself getting confused with certain parts of the plot. Overall it’s a good movie, but I feel the ending let the whole thing down - there is a slight twist, then everything takes the safe and boring route to end the movie.
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Fate Interrupted (Fate Interrupted, #1) in Books
May 7, 2019
this is the second time I've read the book and it is still as good the second time. really enjoyed this book. a different story with a twist in the story. the connection between the two main characters is fantastic as well as the supporting characters, making this book romantic and funny. this book has some very hot steamy bits to it but they are not over done. a fantastic page turner and easy book to read. the story is fast paced moving from romantic and funny to misfortune very quickly. have the second book waiting as you will need to start it straight away. highly recommended.
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Amy-Daisy Hunte (26 KP) rated The Woman in the Window in Books
May 11, 2019
Slow burner.
This novel came highly recommended to me. So it was one I had high expectations of.
Honestly those expectations were let down in the first half of the book. I found the style of writing slow and the main charictor hard to warm too.
However! Once into the story I quickly became hooked. It picked up pace and the story kept me guessing. I did unfortunately guess part of the twist. But it didn't stop the book from being cleverly written in a unique style. Overall I enjoyed it, and do recommend others read it. Just don't expect a fast paced read.
Honestly those expectations were let down in the first half of the book. I found the style of writing slow and the main charictor hard to warm too.
However! Once into the story I quickly became hooked. It picked up pace and the story kept me guessing. I did unfortunately guess part of the twist. But it didn't stop the book from being cleverly written in a unique style. Overall I enjoyed it, and do recommend others read it. Just don't expect a fast paced read.
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Gripping story from beginning to end
I got Kindle Unlimited for a couple of months and this is the third book I have read. Out of three this is the best by far. The story is told from the viewpoint of Heather and Aefre (The Crone).
Heather is a grieving mother who becomes obsessed with the circumstances of her sons death. Things are not quite as they seem.
Her research leads her to meet a number of different interesting characters and on a journey with a twist at the end.
Would definitely recommend reading this if you like something a bit darker from a book.
Heather is a grieving mother who becomes obsessed with the circumstances of her sons death. Things are not quite as they seem.
Her research leads her to meet a number of different interesting characters and on a journey with a twist at the end.
Would definitely recommend reading this if you like something a bit darker from a book.
Cori June (3033 KP) rated The Innkeeper's Song in Books
Jun 3, 2019
Multiple pov (1 more)
More than you'd expect
A surprising twist or two in these pages. Told through multiple POVs some main character, a few that are just observations from not quite random people but still ties into the story. Each person's pov is told to an unknown third party that they occasionally interact with/ talk to as they explain the events that happened so long ago that inspired a song. Some of the names are hard to pronounce like Lal's full name.
From the description and introduction it may seem a love story, which it is in a way, but it's also much more; it's a story about love, death, obligation, loyalty, betrayal, forgiveness,groing
From the description and introduction it may seem a love story, which it is in a way, but it's also much more; it's a story about love, death, obligation, loyalty, betrayal, forgiveness,groing
Lee KM Pallatina (951 KP) rated The Mist (2007) in Movies
Jun 15, 2019
Don't go outside
After a storm hits a small town, a small family sets out to collect items to start repairs. Whilst out a huge mysterious mist descends on the store causing mass panic.
Not knowing what the cause is or what may come next, fear strikes hard as a large number of creatures begins to attack the store and the people trapped inside.
With no clear view outside, no sign of help or the mist clearing, they must try and escape before the creatures get in or they kill each other.
With some solid acting and a twist that continues to shock audiences today, The Mist is a movie for all Stephen king fans.
Starring Tom Jane
Not knowing what the cause is or what may come next, fear strikes hard as a large number of creatures begins to attack the store and the people trapped inside.
With no clear view outside, no sign of help or the mist clearing, they must try and escape before the creatures get in or they kill each other.
With some solid acting and a twist that continues to shock audiences today, The Mist is a movie for all Stephen king fans.
Starring Tom Jane
Dean (6927 KP) rated Kill List (2012) in Movies
Feb 11, 2018
Brutal
A very good film...in the end and a bit odd as well. The first 20mins I found very slow and dull. I was worried this could be a low budget shocker that was over hyped. Once the film got going though it is pretty relentless until the end. The violence is very brutal, gritty and disturbing. For once in a film it was quite realistic. The only down side was the twist towards the end which left many questions unanswered. Maybe a film that needs to be watched more than once to get a better understanding of it. Overall a good British thriller that will last long in the memory after viewing.
Awix (3310 KP) rated Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970) in Movies
Feb 15, 2018 (Updated Feb 15, 2018)
Mmmm, Blood of Dracula
Superior Hammer horror movie. Victorian hypocrites looking for naughty kicks get mixed up with one of Dracula's disciples, inadvertently bring him back. Dracula is not grateful and uses their own children to get them.
Usual strong Hammer cast, polished production values, lush James Bernard score - topical (for the time) subtext about the generation gap, and the depiction of Dracula as an avenging angel of darkness is an interesting new twist on a character who seemed in danger of running out of things to do. Dracula was originally supposed to be reincarnated as Ralph Bates, but the distributors insisted they get Lee back, much against his will as usual.
Usual strong Hammer cast, polished production values, lush James Bernard score - topical (for the time) subtext about the generation gap, and the depiction of Dracula as an avenging angel of darkness is an interesting new twist on a character who seemed in danger of running out of things to do. Dracula was originally supposed to be reincarnated as Ralph Bates, but the distributors insisted they get Lee back, much against his will as usual.