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knelson3502's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
maebae99's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nicohurtt's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
wildpanda1323's review against another edition
5.0
This book had me hooked from the start, and I honestly didn’t see that ending coming. Loved it!
vic_to_ria's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Guys- This was great. I loved all the characters ( HARRY) and even the side characters that kept making re-accruing pop ups even when u hated the character ( I’m looking at you Don and Max ).
I think huge parts of this was a great depiction of what 1950-70’s female movies stars had to experience or sacrifice in order to make it big and that beauty was a dangerous weapon if utilized appropriately.
I will say the husbands get way too much run time at points and the last 1/4 of the book is so packed full of plot but it doesn’t necessarily feel rushed as the whole point of the book was following her progression as a movie star and by that point in the book she was retired.
Overall it was gut wrenchingly beautiful and heartbreaking and a drama filled read that captures your attention.
I think huge parts of this was a great depiction of what 1950-70’s female movies stars had to experience or sacrifice in order to make it big and that beauty was a dangerous weapon if utilized appropriately.
I will say the husbands get way too much run time at points and the last 1/4 of the book is so packed full of plot but it doesn’t necessarily feel rushed as the whole point of the book was following her progression as a movie star and by that point in the book she was retired.
Overall it was gut wrenchingly beautiful and heartbreaking and a drama filled read that captures your attention.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Racism, Child abuse, and Alcoholism
michcee68's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Light holiday read
oh_bother's review against another edition
slow-paced
3.5
I feel complicated feelings about this book!! On one hand, I loved the love story between Celia and Evelyn, I loved the little found families they cultivated that were unconventional and real. I thought the chapters from Evelyn’s perspective were interesting until Max and then I was bored. The twist with Monique was eh to me. I kinda saw it coming as soon as the accident happened. I also was deeply bored by Monique’s POV and didn’t care about her marriage or growth at all. And the flipping back and forth was done in a clunky way that bothered me. I enjoyed the complexity of the plot and the layers behind the ending. But I think I might have loved a book written entirely from Evelyn’s perspective and her life story on its own. the book Monique is going to write I guess I’m not sure! Mixed feelings still. Which is very relevant to the plot and whatnot sooo yeah
mr_ryancowboy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Biphobia, Sexual violence, Lesbophobia, Domestic abuse, and Homophobia
Moderate: Cancer, Abortion, Blood, and Alcoholism
deenuhxsue's review against another edition
5.0
need and want to reread this asap it’s been too long! all i remember is celia st. james, HOT! evelyn hugo, HOT! harry cameron, my bff!! & big twist that made me audibly gasp at work and embarrass myself in front of a customer