Using "riveting" in a sentence

In 2017, director Denis Villenueve did the unthinkable with Blade Runner 2049, crafting an atmospheric and riveting sequel that is not only worthy of the original, but may actually surpass it.
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The sequel – ‘Lost Bullet 2: Back for More’ achieves the same with finesse and creates a consistently engaging, and riveting film.
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The forthcoming book is billed as a “no holds barred” retelling of the influential actor and TV host’s “difficult but riveting journey .
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Throughout Poitras’s film, the Sacklers remain an invisible presence until a riveting scene in which Goldin and her fellow activists are gathered around a screen to watch a remote federal court proceeding in which board members Theresa and David Sackler listen impassively to the testimonies of those who have lost loved ones to OxyContin.
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  “Bones and All” plays out as a can’t-look-away, riveting experience for most of its running time.
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Yes, it can sometimes be dull – as dull as any school day – but also riveting and quietly passionate.
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Played with soft, confiding intensity by Zuzanna Szadkowski, she speaks her series of monologues directly to the audience, and is a riveting storyteller.
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“Kids suggesting books for me to read,” said author Donna Barba Higuera about what she considers a delightful bonus to her many book events this year, after winning the Newbery Medal in January for her riveting novel “The Last Cuentista.
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A new production of Anthony Davis’ “The Central Park Five” was also lost, but the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera was given as a riveting concert performance so outstanding that it has been recorded.
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To that extent it always seemed riveting to see the medical instruments in Medicine Man, along with the votives, the prosthetics, Napoleon’s toothbrush and all.
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An American Legion member talks about the rules and keeps things running smoothly, but he eventually reveals his backstory in a riveting monologue.
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1 points per game in the 2005-06 season and won a riveting battle with Duke guard J.
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True, this wouldn’t make sense in StarCraft because of the sheer variety of units on offer but Age of Empires’ usage of familiar chess pieces means that these rules complement an already riveting game.
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One of Nickelodeon's most iconic series from the '90s, the original Are You Afraid of the Dark? delivered riveting stories of horror to young audiences, all from a kid's perspective.
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It’s not the most riveting subject for a travel holiday, I’ll readily admit.
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Echoes with real-world struggles can be heard in the treetops of this immersive, riveting fantasy world.
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The match got to extra time at Al Janoub Stadium after riveting back and forth action for the 90-plus minutes of regulation and stoppage time.
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Echoes with real-world struggles can be heard in the treetops of this immersive, riveting fantasy world.
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“Squid Game [is] a riveting dystopian thriller out of Korea about financially desperate people who agree to compete in a deadly, winner-takes-all competition inspired by schoolyard games like Red Light, Green Light.
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co/NdVBUPgcMd — Saad Yousuf (@SaadYousuf126) October 23, 2022Seattle KrakenMark Giordano: In the long, riveting history of the Kraken … it at least helps that they were so active at their first and only trade deadline.
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 “The riveting and complicated tale of the king and queen of county music is a testament to the creative firepower of Abe Sylvia and our incredible partners at Freckle Films and 101 Studios, led by David Glasser.
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Legend” tells the riveting story of a basketball star who never played a minute in the NBA, although he was widely considered one of the best of his generation.
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While the adaptation might feature a few too many tonal shifts – held together by the zany persistence of Rudd and Ferrell – Nocera’s podcast is a riveting chronology of a toxic bond.
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"Jada Pinkett Smith chronicles lessons learned in the course of a difficult but riveting journey — a rollercoaster ride from the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of personal rediscovery and the celebration of authentic feminine power," read Thursday's announcement by Dey Street, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
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It’s a magic trick of storytelling that makes what should be boring and mundane observations seem absolutely riveting.
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Watch The Great British Baking Show on Netflix Bridgerton Netflix The riveting TV drama based on Julia Quinn's best-selling romance novels took the world by storm when it first premiered in late 2020.
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If the Lakers’ season was a movie, this part of the story would be the buildup to the riveting climax.
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Red Table Talk “Jada Pinkett Smith chronicles lessons learned in the course of a difficult but riveting journey — a rollercoaster ride from the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of personal rediscovery and the celebration of authentic feminine power,” according to a statement from the memoir’s publisher, Dey Street.
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 In the world of energy management, Generac’s PowerINSIGHTS platform is a riveting achievement in the race to extract an unprecedented level of intelligence from power grids, which have become more difficult to manage with the rise of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) like solar, EVs, and, of course, Generac generators.
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Echoes with real-world struggles can be heard in the treetops of this immersive, riveting fantasy world.
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The Slap “was the best thing that could have happened to the Oscars” Vulture’s Alison Willmore highlights how riveting and refreshing the drama was, arguing that the Slap “was the best thing that could have happened to the Oscars” and is “destined to keep the ceremony in conversation for weeks”: The incident that spawned a million takes was shocking both because it was so unexpected and because it made the awards feel abruptly intimate — not some distant glitzy gathering but a work event for a constricted group of people with its own internal hierarchies and long-standing grudges.
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This is not necessarily a riveting activity for the population at large (says the lonely tea fanatic).
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Hearing Miranda’s work lent a new vitality through a new language — acted, sung and danced by a multiethnic, multinational cast, the like of which has never been assembled in Germany before — was edifying, riveting and inspiring.
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Mia Goth's performance as the titular Pearl, though, is riveting enough that it makes us feel okay about using 'unhinged,' one of the words that's definitely gotten over-used in 2022.
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The PBLA believes there’s a tremendous opportunity to improve the game of professional box lacrosse by bringing back American players to compete in non-stop, riveting contests, that will bring every fan to their feet and show everyone why Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the country.
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I wonder if DeSoto is in command…Flying up over the SovereignThe Centaur spottedThe USS Sovereign from Star Trek: Bridge Commander Wrapping UpFrom what we’ve seen from this new Star Trek: Prodigy Trailer, it certainly looks like we will be getting a blockbuster finale and a riveting end to the first season.
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His book Snow in the Kingdom: My Storm Years on Everest, a riveting account of the ascent of the Kangshung Face, remains perhaps the best Mount Everest climbing book ever written.
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“Jada Pinkett Smith chronicles lessons learned in the course of a difficult but riveting journey — a rollercoaster ride from the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of personal rediscovery and the celebration of authentic feminine power,” read a statement from the memoir’s publisher, Dey Street.
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What about the lower-profile work that’s destined to elude the Academy’s limited radar? I’m thinking of A Love Song‘s Dale Dickey, a character actor best known for playing fearsome trailer-park types, giving a gentle sigh of a lead performance as a Colorado widow reconnecting with a childhood sweetheart (Wes Studi)? Or Aubrey Plaza, channeling her tensely coiled deadpan into a riveting portrayal of a woman caught in a vicious cycle of economic precarity and bad decisions in Emily the Criminal? And Léa Seydoux, who gives my favorite performance of the year as a single mother dealing with an ailing father and a new lover in Mia Hansen-Love’s quietly magnificent One Fine Morning.
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The comic and musical entanglement of the the Ghost of Christmas Present (Ferrel) and Clint Briggs (Reynolds) and how they influence each other's lives makes for a fun yet riveting watch.
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Echoes with real-world struggles can be heard in the treetops of this immersive, riveting fantasy world.
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And now the riveting drama reveals the behind-the-scenes world of comic-book superheroes and super-villains.
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This riveting book tells the story of the people of Diego Garcia, and the legal campaign to end British administration over the Chagos.
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An accomplished gymnast during his time as an undergrad at Penn State, Kligman was also an enthusiast of airplanes, motorcycles, tennis, horseback riding, and a riveting raconteur.
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Chun said it is not just because he feels obliged, but because he is genuinely intrigued by the unique storylines and riveting characters.
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Savoy’s investigation yields a riveting scholarly whodunnit that doubles as a timely warning, in her words, that “museums also lie.
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Offering her brilliant voice to the pop hit, Clarkson and her band, Y’all, took the 1990 track to a riveting level.
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One of Nickelodeon's most iconic series from the '90s, the original Are You Afraid of the Dark? delivered riveting stories of horror to young audiences, all from a kid's perspective.
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He built a following for his Twitch channel, a riveting spectacle whether he won or lost a tough match.
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Peele’s masterful writing and direction are supported by captivating performances and artful audiovisual decisions, creating yet another riveting world through which to explore real-world issues.
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But it went out partnering with Firehouse on a riveting staging of Pearl Cleage's "Flyin' West" that will be long-remembered.
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I had yet to hear the fearsome sound of rushing blood, but my mind had entered a riveting pre-sleep phase, racing through random thoughts and concepts, my attention galloping to keep up.
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Final Fantasy Tactics holds a special place in fans' hearts, thanks to its deep job-based mechanics and a riveting story of political intrigue, betrayal, and faith.
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Dateline correspondent Dennis Murphy told BuzzFeed News, “I had a guy in church who said, ‘What happened in Arkansas — who killed her?’"Mankiewicz has the same experience, although he is skeptical that people conk out during Dateline’s new episodes on Friday night (despite evidence to the contrary — for example, I had to watch their genuinely riveting Sherri Papini episode in four segments because I kept falling asleep).
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Steven Soderbergh’s fleet-footed thriller starring Zoë Kravitz as an agoraphobic tech contractor deftly channeled the times into a riveting little pop gem.
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Such was not the case at the CSO’s last outing of the Second Symphony, when Susanna Mälkki led a riveting performance at Ravinia that kept one on the edge of the seat throughout.
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It was riveting as people started recognizing victims' names.
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He was always leading; whether it be riveting conversation, an artistic creation or a trip to new places.
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The SnowBrains Podcast will be publishing new episodes with riveting guests every week this winter.
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Eight actors play numerous roles, and Reina Guthrie, styled after Joan Jett, is a riveting powerhouse as Julie, whom she portrays as a rock star.
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"Somewhere" is a funny, heartbreaking, riveting piece of theatre, and you should move mountains to make sure you get to Geva Theatre to see it before it leaves on November 13th.
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Told from the perspective of Iraqis, this riveting six-parter that plays out almost like a western is an impressive gem.
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No Safe Spaces became a riveting success, raising over half a million dollars in support.
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 Ad tools like this may not exactly make for the most riveting news (or press releases, trust me), but they are really key to making podcasting a sustainable business.
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McLeod is riveting in their frenzy towards their character's girlfriend/not girlfriend and unleashes in "You Oughta Know" all the pain they have probably bottled up for years as a non-binary "embarrassment" to their ultra-religious mother.
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The untitled memoir will reveal the actress' "lessons learned in the course of a difficult but riveting journey," per the publisher.
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One of Nickelodeon’s most iconic series from the ‘90s, the original Are You Afraid of the Dark? delivered riveting stories of horror to young audiences, all from a kid’s perspective.
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From there, Titane is a riveting and savage ride as shocking as it is unpredictable (you'll never think of airport bathroom sinks the same way again).
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On the other hand, you have to wait a week for each new bite-sized episode to drop, and during that time you’ll find yourself craving more drama, more riveting storylines, and of course, more Steve Carell.
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What’s most riveting is the revelation that one of the largest collecting crazes in history was fueled by a few moms who were cul-de-sac neighbors in a Naperville subdivision.
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("Guess the Bamboo" was about as riveting as watching an Adam Sandler movie as part of a South Pacific reward.
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These songs are throat-shredding, riveting towers of sound featuring messages that deserve to be yelled out: “No more victims/ No more missing girls/ Arm trans women/ By any means, these queens are ready,” Macdonald sings on one, ending on the bleeding-edge scream: “I’m a woman, suck my dick.
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Maybe the riveting success of the film nudges the filmmakers for a sequel.
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Pic was filled out by Charlotte Wells’ moving “Aftersun,” Park Chan-wook’s riveting “Decision to Leave,” and Todd Field’s fascinating “Tár.
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But as a whip-smart police detective and the beautiful femme fatale who upends his life, Park Hae-il and Tang Wei perform the year’s most subtly riveting dance of desire.
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One of Nickelodeon’s most iconic series from the ‘90s, the original Are You Afraid of the Dark? delivered riveting stories of horror to young audiences, all from a kid’s perspective.
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Per the official logline, the series “will be based on Alex Murdaugh’s stranger-than-fiction family drama, a riveting account drawing from countless hours of reporting by Mandy Matney—journalist and creator of the popular ‘Murdaugh Murders Podcast’—as well as exclusive, insider knowledge from years spent following the case.
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I know firsthand how this world – and industry – doesn’t always embrace our stories and I vowed to do everything I could to bring Jordan’s riveting play written in his distinct voice and perspective to Broadway.
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[Jesse Hassenger]Stream it now LucePhoto: NeonThere’s a scene early in Luce, a riveting psychodrama about race and preconceptions, that’s as tense as any thriller, and all it really comes down to is two people talking in a classroom, their deceptively polite conversation shading into passive-aggressive antagonism.
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Pick of the day: I Am Ruth9pm, Channel 4Anyone who has seen Dominic Savage’s earlier female-led dramas in this anthology series, in which the director collaborated with leading actresses (the likes of Vicky McClure, Gemma Chan, Suranne Jones, Letitia Wright and Samantha Morton) to develop semi-improvised dialogue, will know what to expect: hyper-naturalism that’s riveting when it works, and dull when it doesn’t.
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Shepherd has built an enviable resume as an accomplished recording artist, a riveting live performer and one of the most talented and distinctive guitarists of his generation.
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22 Terrapins rewarded the home crowd with a riveting performance, winning their Big Ten opener to move to 8-0 and deliver new coach Kevin Willard his first marquee victory.
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Image courtesy Playstack The Case of the Golden Idol(PC)This riveting detective game is set in the seventeen-hundreds, and concerns twelve murders that span forty years.
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As the night drew to its eventual conclusion, hard choices would be made by every spectator as to which headliners they would choose to top off this riveting first round.
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6, 2021, storming of the Capitol was hands down the most riveting drama of 2022.
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It’s a magic trick of storytelling that makes what should be boring and mundane observations seem absolutely riveting.
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Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post The tug-of-war for control of the game was on from there, and Trouba did just the thing to get his team going by taking on the 6-foot-4, 221-pound Tkachuk in a riveting captains tilt at center ice.
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Bad light stops play with Pakistan 107-2Thus endeth another day of riveting Test Match CricketTM.
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As riveting as it’s been to tune into The White Lotus and keep up with its twistier-than-the-Italian-coast plot updates every Sunday night, it’s been equally fun to log onto social media every Monday morning and read (and post) with abandon about all that Mike White’s creations got up to the night before.
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Field wrote the movie for Blanchett, and it’s easy to understand why: she is never less than absolutely riveting whether chewing out a Juilliard student for what she perceives is his inability to “sublimate” himself to his craft, or approaching a small girl in a schoolyard and telling her “I’ll get you” because she’s been rude to Lydia’s daughter.
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If Bangladesh can come out with the same intent as they did in the previous match then this could be a riveting contest between bat and ball.
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Premiered at New York City Opera in 1986 and then more or less forgotten, “X,” with Davóne Tines in the title role, drew a riveting portrait of an entire era with the particular dimensionality and psychological shadings that only opera can bring.
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CATCO kicks their 22-23 season off with a luminous, riveting production of Paula Vogel’s 2015 play INDECENT, directed by Leda Hoffmann (with assistant direction by Matthew Sierra).
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The Ministry for the Future, by Kim Stanley Robinson (2020): Robinson is among the best-known climate-fiction writers around, and the opening chapter of this riveting novel is among the most harrowing examples of climate fiction yet written.
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In the context of the investigative, narrative-driven podcast climate, this was something of a risky move, but it pays off: Crimetown, from Gimlet Media, which focused its second season on the history of Detroit is an absolutely riveting tour de force.
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If a game is likely to be loved by some and bore some others as it isn't different enough or riveting enough to move the needle significantly, then middling reviews are fair, the games that get 8's and 9's are usually immensely popular with players, and are talked about widely, Days Gone is not talked about in the same way as these games, it had a mini resurgence when it was given away for free with PS5's but still nothing that breaks into the real mainstreamMaybe if it didn't bore some reviewer's because they didn't care about the characters and it was similar to lots of other stuff at first then it would have scored a bit higher, GameSpot at 5/10 seems quite low for this type of game, but I don't think a few more 7's instead of 5's would have got it a sequel.
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This biography is long (about 800 pages) and goes only to 1956 and the unexpected run he made for the Vice Presidential slot at the Democratic National Convention, but I found it a riveting look at family dynamics, politics, and the historical events he lived through.
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