#crime thriller book series

[vani-is-typing]

so i lowkey gave up on the agggtm adaptation after finishing episode 3 of the series. i was at the very middle of the show, and so disappointed by all the unnecessary changes they'd made from the books, and the snowball pacing was doing nothing to engage me whatsoever, in fact it was one more reason that i turned away from it. the only thing redeeming i think i found was the dynamics of pip's friend group. it was fun whenever they were all on screen together.

i heard someone online talk about pip and ravi's chemistry together being another redeeming point, and i thought about adding that as well, but looking back it was only okay, nothing out of the world. the fact that they were spending a lot of time alone together probably helped this person believe that their chemistry was excellent, when it was only fine. the actors tried their best, of course, but they are also very young and i personally think they were having a hard time conveying the kind of under the surface tension i would've loved to see.

lastly, i also heard someone online say that stanley forbes just never showed up. that was probably the most crushing thing i heard in the time after episode 3 and about to go on to episode 4, eventually stopping me from continuing because stanley is my man yo. you can't do me like this. you can't literally handpick one of the most memorable and important characters from the books and just kick them to them to the curb. even if stanley does end up hopefully inevitably in season 2, which i don't know yet if there will be one, it seems very sucky to me that he wasn't there at all this season, when the show is just taking off.

now although i have more to say from the first three episodes i saw of a good girl's guide to murder, i will refrain from doing that because incorporating all those things into this post will take a lot of time and make it so much longer. also, i'm waiting on the premiere of the umbrella academy season 4, if that wasn't already crystal clear enough from my last post, and will be pouncing on it the moment it's available, so i can't scar this beautiful waiting time by writing down and explaining the flaws of a show i didn't like, in length.

that'll be all. i do think i will complete watching a good girl's guide to murder someday, most probably if there's a season two later on, because then i'll need to know the show's altered version of what happened before. if there never comes a season 2 after all, then it's really in the hands of fate if i finish agggtm or not.

i will probably end up doing it though, like five years down the line. i can't handle unfinished shows, or anything else. see y'all.

[wornoutspines]

Reacher Season 3 - Official Teaser

The teaser is here and it looks good. They are adapting book 7, Persuader, of the Jack Reacher novels for the third season and I'm curious how it will turn out. If you're interested in the source material, you can go ahead and read it here.

[lunacreativeacademy]

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: KARIN SLAUGHTER

Why am I choosing Karin Slaughter for this week’s author spotlight?

Compelling, Original Characters – The lead detective in her Will Trent series is functionally dyslexic.

Perfect Pacing – When you pick one of her books up you simply can’t put it down.

Unique/Relevant Cases – Each book has a different case and is told in such a way it is almost impossible to guess the end until you’re there.

Well Researched – The author has taken the time to research her novels and it shows in the level of detail that she provides. This also adds to the realism in the books, making them even more enthralling.

Recommended Reading:

Triptych – First book in the Will Trent Series - When Atlanta police detective Michael Ormewood is called out to a murder scene at the notorious Grady Homes, he finds himself faced with one of the most brutal killings of his career: Aleesha Monroe is found in the stairwell in a pool of her own blood, her body horribly mutilated.

Cop Town - Atlanta, 1974. As a brutal killing and a furious manhunt rock the city, Kate Murphy wonders if her first day on the police force will also be her last. For life is anything but easy in the male-dominated world of the Atlanta Police Department, where even the other female cops have little mercy for the new girl.

[nature-played-a-trick-on-me]

I've started reading this Outlander preview and so far it's fun... it did literally have the "let go of a breath I didn't know I was holding" trope thing lmao but what I'm expecting is something similarly dramatic / over the top as the TV series yknow Drama but Fun !!!!!

[abookforeverymood]

Polling For Next Read

currently re-reading The Elementals by Michael McDowell, but polling for what to put at the top of the list next

[deafening-enthusiastic-dreamer]

The uncanny counter season 2 has ended. What a ride. SPOILER REVIEW

The mid season final got to me good. I did not expect So Mun to lose his powers and memory altogether. I have to give props to the cinematography. Especially for this episode , along with the sound effects of him literally falling backwards and into the ground. Also giving homage to season 1 , where we go back to his parents is just so gooood. 🤌🏻

One thing I did not like much was the evil spirit world. It was to much. ( my personal opinion). I felt like they were restricted while even moving. Idk if that was the original idea. But somehow it did not sit well with me.

Though they compensated through showing So Mun shirtless 🙃. Which I can let slide.

The 10th and 11th episode had me on the edge. Things kept happening. It was exciting.

Also if you are one who loves a good, satisfying ending. We got it! But they way they ended the show suggests that there may be no season 3.

Oh but I hope there is. Cause I will be there for it. By the end of two seasons I can easily say that this series gets a 9/ 10 from me.

I am happy that we get to see So Mun's grandparents story as well. The writers filled in these small gaps in the storyline. Connecting the villains with these characters.

Do Ha-na's story is so emotional. I am glad we get to that they have a chance, to get to know each other from the beginning. Also the part she plays in bringing back So Mun from his coma. Was just incredible. She is an unni I wish I could have.

His character 🤌. His acting mind blowing. If you have seen all of us are dead. You know what I am talking about. His duality in acting is actually quite impressive. They way he gave justice to each role sooo diverse from the ones he acted in before, baffles me. Truly.

The other characters like Mo tak, Ms Cho, and the Chairman. They give an edge to the story. The plot and sub plots. We can see them unfold well.

All in all, I hope I get to see more of this cast. Cause they do not disappoint.

If you haven't seen it yet, what are you waiting for?

Haven't I convinced you enough 🤣