I can’t believe it’s here, but reader, this is my 300th review! I started reading and thinking critically of books, movies, and television shows 8 years ago, and I have never looked back. I’ve encountered a true variety of titles from a woman traveling to Antarctica to find herself to a former president of Turkmenistan’sContinue reading “Rosemary’s Baby Book Review”
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299 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best
*I know that some are adaptations and original movies, but that’s besides the point. Wow! I’ve been reviewing books, movies, and television shows for 8 years now, and I can’t believe that I’m now approaching my 300th review! I’ve been grateful to have this website and to review media of many kinds. I plan onContinue reading “299 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best”
The Forest of Vanishing Stars Book Review
When I discussed Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly awhile back, I talked about some of the ways that one can stand out while writing stories involving World War II. It’s easy to get lost in those kinds of plots because of how vast they are in the historical fiction genre. Luckily, Kristin Harmel foundContinue reading “The Forest of Vanishing Stars Book Review”
Wuthering Heights 2011 Movie Review
Content warning: this review mentions physical and animal abuse. Welcome to Part 11 of looking at various adaptations of Wuthering Heights and seeing if they can capture the spirit of the book by Emily Brontë. Today, I’ll be looking at the 2011 movie starring James Howson as Heathcliff and Kaya Scodelario as Catherine. This isContinue reading “Wuthering Heights 2011 Movie Review”
The Silent Patient Book Review
I’ve read books that contain psychological and thriller aspects before. And yet, it’s only now that I’ve read a novel that has both. It’s not just any title, but it’s one that defines the term “psychological thriller.” You want to know what it is? It’s The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides – a gripping storyContinue reading “The Silent Patient Book Review”
Wuthering Heights 2009 Series Review
Content warning: this review mentions animal abuse. Welcome to Part 10 of looking at various adaptations of Wuthering Heights and seeing if they can capture the spirit of the book by Emily Brontë. Today, I’ll be looking at the 2009 miniseries made by ITV and aired on PBS’s Masterpiece Theatre starring Tom Hardy as HeathcliffContinue reading “Wuthering Heights 2009 Series Review”
The Truth About You: You’ll Never View Domestic Violence the Same Way Again Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Author Marketing Experts in exchange for an honest review. Although domestic violence is a sensitive topic, it has attracted a lot of curiosity. People have seen it in some form, so they have an idea what it entails. However, domestic abuseContinue reading “The Truth About You: You’ll Never View Domestic Violence the Same Way Again Book Review”
Massawa: A Tale of Illusion, Espionage, and Love Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. I’ve read tons of historical fiction novels set during World War II. Most of them usually take place in Europe and Asia. However, Allied and Axis bases were also in North Africa, andContinue reading “Massawa: A Tale of Illusion, Espionage, and Love Book Review “
Wuthering Heights 1998 Television Movie Review
Content warning: this review mentions animal abuse and sexual assault. Welcome to Part 8 of looking at various adaptations of Wuthering Heights and seeing if they can capture the spirit of the book by Emily Brontë. Today, I’ll be looking at the 1998 movie made by Masterpiece Theatre starring Robert Cavanah as Heathcliff and MatthewContinue reading “Wuthering Heights 1998 Television Movie Review”
The Next Breath Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Author Marketing Experts in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review discusses sex and death-related trauma. Letting go of the past can be hard for many people. One wants to hold onto it even if the future is bigContinue reading “The Next Breath Book Review”
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