Gone Girl I’m going to start this review a bit differently. I absolutely hated the novel Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. The Gone Girl novel was a lavishly praised exercise in cryptic dialogue, high school prose, and incompetent storytelling that defies conventional formula. Unfortunately, you can only defy the formula and get away with it if you are very good. Gillian Flynn just isn't. So, why was I so excited to see the feature film? David Fincher, David Fincher and David Fincher. He is my ... continue reading...
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Book review: Rooms
Rooms Author: Lauren Oliver Intricate, triple webbed and seductive, Rooms by Lauren Oliver proves a must read. The characters are both human and ghosts, but Oliver presents both with somber and accurate emotional nuances that grab us and finger us into her tapestry of weaved secrets, sorrow and redemption. The novel is about family, and forgiveness, and until everyone in the novel forgives themselves, they perpetuate their deep grief and sadness. Unusual, this is not your typical gothic ... continue reading...
Food reviews: Del Taco Fresca Bowls
Priced at just $4 each Del Taco’s Fresca Bowls are served on a bed of fresca lime rice and seasoned black beans, and are offered in the following three varieties: Southwest Grilled Chicken & Veggie Bowl combines fresh-grilled chicken and a blend of fire-roasted, red and green bell peppers, caramelized onions and flavorful Poblano pepper Pollo Asado Grilled Chicken Bowl is made with marinated, fresh-grilled chicken, hand-chopped pico de gallo salsa, onions and cilantro Fire ... continue reading...
Book reviews: In Doubt
In Doubt Author: Drusilla Campbell In Doubt is a terrific read. With a plot complicated and difficult, both morally and legally, In Doubt pulls out its fangs, chomps down hard and delivers. Watch out for the blood splash! Defense Attorney Sophie Giraudo is from an old and admired family in her home town of San Sebastian, California. Her mother, Anna, is a force to be dealt with and Sophie is taking some risks; she has decided to start a new legal practice with her nagging, overprotective ... continue reading...
Beauty Reviews: Skinplicity
Skinplicity Bath and Body Boutique I have reviewed lots of skin care items; I have very sensitive skin so I am a good “tester” so to speak! There is one or two that I still order, as I absolutely loved them. Now I have discovered a new and luscious site that offers handmade products. I was sent the Skinplicity Grapefruit Aromotherapy Body Scrub, Skinplicity Angel’s Breath Soap, and Skinplicity Honey Mint Lip Balm. All I can say is that I wished that I lived in Oregon where the company is ... continue reading...
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