Upside Down by Danielle Steel - Oscar-winning actress Ardith Law is one of Hollywood’s icons. Still a sensational beauty at sixty-two, her career prospects are as bright as ever. Widowed when young by an unfaithful husband, Ardith has no intention of marrying again. Although a loving Mother to her daughter, Morgan, she has always been blamed for Morgan’s lonely childhood … [Read more...] about Upside Down by Danielle Steel
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The Broken Wave by Matthew Ryan Davies – Book Review
Two young boys meet in the small seaside town of Queenscliff, Australia. Tom has lived all his life there with his Australian family, whereas Drew has been raised in the U.S.A. During that hot summer of sun, sea and adventure, the boys forge a lasting friendship. Soon, however, a life-changing circumstance breaks the endless joy of their former, wonder-filled … [Read more...] about The Broken Wave by Matthew Ryan Davies – Book Review
Riceboy Sleeps – Film Review
Riceboy Sleeps follows a single mother and her young son who move from Korea to live in Canada. The pair leave behind a tragedy. Together they face learning a new culture and customs. There are three distinct parts to their story. The first is when the son starts primary school, the second part shows his teenage life in Canada, and then the third part they return to Korea … [Read more...] about Riceboy Sleeps – Film Review
Prima Facie by Suzie Miller – Book Review
Prima Facie by Suzie Miller -Tessa is a young, super-intelligent barrister, who has risen from a working-class background. She is currently at the top of her game. With great skill, she defends and cross-examines in court and dispels any shadows of doubt in every case she tackles. Playing the law as if a game, she is its most gifted player.One loathsome night, however, Tessa … [Read more...] about Prima Facie by Suzie Miller – Book Review
Bring Him to Me – Film review
In the spirit of 2018’s adrenalin-fuelled Upgrade, comes Australian director Luke Sparke’s thriller, Bring Him to Me. Canadian Barry Pepper, a reluctant driver for a mob outfit, must drive a young and unsuspecting new recruit (Costa) to their boss (Rachel Griffiths). They are to collect their share of the takings from a recent heist of pawn shop owner, Sam Neill. When … [Read more...] about Bring Him to Me – Film review