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Sara Cox (1845 KP) shared own rating

Jan 22, 2020

Finally write the review today.....I've been so rubbish at writing them recently!

Sara Cox (1845 KP) rated Unnatural Causes: The Life and Many Deaths of Britain's Top Forensic Pathologist in Books

Jan 4, 2020 (Updated Jan 22, 2020)

I don't think this is a book I would immediately pick up if I saw it in the shelf. Although I have an interest in pathology (it was actually one of the career paths I considered at the young age of 13 when having to decide your GCSE options), I'm not so interested I would read about it. But this book surprised me! Dr Shepherd has been on hand for numerous high profile and high death count incidents. His story telling is phenomenal. I was so sad to read how forensic pathology eventually took its toll on his mind, but was glad to see he pursue with his interest. This is definitely a thankless job. And this book has given me so much insight. If you are a bit squeemish, this really isn't for you. There were times I felt, while reading, not engaged in the text but I was brought back after a while and towards the end when he talks about PTSD it is clear why writing style alters within the text.

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Andrew Koltuniuk (753 KP) rated The Phantom Tollbooth in Books

Mar 15, 2021

A really fun children's book with great writing, great characters and great dialogue!

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Carlos Bernard recommended The Godfather (1972) in Movies (curated)

The Godfather (1972)

1972 | Crime, Drama

9.3

(53 Ratings)

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"It’s just incredible… everything. Incredible acting, writing, cinematography; they’re just amazing films, really.”"

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Carlos Bernard recommended The Godfather: Part II (1974) in Movies (curated)

"It’s just incredible… everything. Incredible acting, writing, cinematography; they’re just amazing films, really.”"

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starwarsluvr (236 KP) rated Marked (House Of Night #1) in Books

Jan 29, 2018

i thought it was an awesome book. its def a different style of writing but i thoroughly enjoyed the cast and the writing. i thought it as a fun quick read and i will enjoy reading the rest :)

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Allory Auflick (55 KP) rated A Map For Wrecked Girls in Books

Jul 13, 2018

A Map For Wrecked Girls

Jessica Taylor | 2017 | Young Adult (YA)

8

8.0

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Taylor portrays an unimaginable circumstance, being stranded on an island, with beautiful writing and an intriguing subplot. The sisters are very believable though I found it difficult to like Henri most of the time.

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Erika (17788 KP) rated Marvel 1602 in Books

Feb 19, 2018

Marvel 1602

Neil Gaiman | 2003 | Comics & Graphic Novels

9

8.5

(8 Ratings)

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I loved this collection of 1602; the historical setting was great. I did like the writing, which is strange because Gaiman is hit or miss with me. The art was lovely, and the story-line was interesting.