Suprisingly (and weirdly) entertaining considering that it's Brit. historical fic., and I'm typically a fan of neither. :) Suprisingly (and weirdly) entertaining considering that it's Brit. historical fic., and I'm typically a fan of neither. :) ...more
More of a 3.5 since aside from being incredibly corny (in a fun way) it proved more of a page-turner than a lot of paranormal "thrillers" in (this) reMore of a 3.5 since aside from being incredibly corny (in a fun way) it proved more of a page-turner than a lot of paranormal "thrillers" in (this) recent memory. Definitely geared towards older teens (some brutal torture scenes and casual nudity might tweak some parents out). :)...more
(1 for enjoyment, 5 for can't put down factor). This is one of those books that should come with a "Warning" factor...Ominous, foreboding, and read wi(1 for enjoyment, 5 for can't put down factor). This is one of those books that should come with a "Warning" factor...Ominous, foreboding, and read with a continued sense of dread (you know what the secret is, but...so don't want it to be so) yet still can't stop despite the fact that you can't deny how f*d up it is. So,...if you like to be seriously disturbed, this one for you. ...more
Clearly one of the best books of the year, yet it simultaneously drove me nuts. I loved it, I loathed it, and I yelled the f word near the end(but manClearly one of the best books of the year, yet it simultaneously drove me nuts. I loved it, I loathed it, and I yelled the f word near the end(but managed to restrain myself from hurling it across the room -- a good thing since (1) its a library book + (2) I was sitting in the auto-shop waiting room & the obscenity alone managed to raise a few eyebrows. Oops.)...more
Might even go so far as to round it up to a 4.5 because it's just so delightfully (umm, possibly the wrong word given the subject matter, but...differMight even go so far as to round it up to a 4.5 because it's just so delightfully (umm, possibly the wrong word given the subject matter, but...different (& intensely gripping) compared to much of what I've read as of late (and, yes, your name is on it Ms. BZ, but LZ called first dibs) :)...more
And, suddenly I have the urge to revisit the movie "Powder..." On re-read: 3.5And, suddenly I have the urge to revisit the movie "Powder..." On re-read: 3.5...more
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