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kdurham2's review against another edition
2.0
Welp it was about time I read a book that I wasn't crazy about. I had a long string of great reads.
I did love hearing the stories that involved Frank Sinatra - didn't potray him in the nicest light. I never thought he was anything but gentlemanly and the everyday man. I also enjoyed hearing a book come from the prospective of a dog, different and interesting, I liked it.
For what I didn't enjoy, as far as a dog talking that was great for this book, but the rest of the animals talking to Maf the dog was weird. I didn't understand why he would have all these conversations with ants and birds.
I also didn't know how historically accurate this book followed Marilyn's life. Unfortunately, I haven't read a ton about her and her life, so I can't say for sure, but I feel as though if you are going to write fiction about a historical figure it needs to be close to the truth. I didn't understand how President Kennedy could have taken such a back burner - maybe their affair has been blown up over the years, but it was absolutely brushed aside.
So for those who are Marilyn Monroe fans - you may enjoy, but to those who aren't and like things historical to be close, I would say skip over this one.
I did love hearing the stories that involved Frank Sinatra - didn't potray him in the nicest light. I never thought he was anything but gentlemanly and the everyday man. I also enjoyed hearing a book come from the prospective of a dog, different and interesting, I liked it.
For what I didn't enjoy, as far as a dog talking that was great for this book, but the rest of the animals talking to Maf the dog was weird. I didn't understand why he would have all these conversations with ants and birds.
I also didn't know how historically accurate this book followed Marilyn's life. Unfortunately, I haven't read a ton about her and her life, so I can't say for sure, but I feel as though if you are going to write fiction about a historical figure it needs to be close to the truth. I didn't understand how President Kennedy could have taken such a back burner - maybe their affair has been blown up over the years, but it was absolutely brushed aside.
So for those who are Marilyn Monroe fans - you may enjoy, but to those who aren't and like things historical to be close, I would say skip over this one.
machadofam8's review against another edition
1.0
I expected it to be more of a comedy. I slogged through it to the end.
banrions's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the idea, but I got bored. I didn't particularly like the way the main character (Marilyn Monroe's dog) talked. I can't quite place why, but I skipped around a lot.
lisalikesdogs's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the little snippets into Marilyn's life and the conversations between animals were really cute (including a convo between Maf and a spider on the wall of a therapist's office). This book was cute, though nothing really special.
fros86's review against another edition
4.0
Bizarre but brilliant
An account of the last part of Marilyn Monroe's life from the point of view of her dog Maf (short for Mafia) - given to her by Frank Sinatra. I loved the humour and darkness rolled into the narrative of this book - the unexpected philosophical conversations with other animals; the opinions on politics and celebrity; the frustrations of Maf, who knows he is so much more intelligent than those around him, but cannot make himself heard! I'm not a big animal person, and genuinely didn't think I'd enjoy a book from the perspective of an animal quite so much.... aside from 'Charlotte's Web'!
Highly recommended!!
An account of the last part of Marilyn Monroe's life from the point of view of her dog Maf (short for Mafia) - given to her by Frank Sinatra. I loved the humour and darkness rolled into the narrative of this book - the unexpected philosophical conversations with other animals; the opinions on politics and celebrity; the frustrations of Maf, who knows he is so much more intelligent than those around him, but cannot make himself heard! I'm not a big animal person, and genuinely didn't think I'd enjoy a book from the perspective of an animal quite so much.... aside from 'Charlotte's Web'!
Highly recommended!!
anaphabetic's review against another edition
5.0
Una historia encantadora, llena de pequeñas reflexiones sobre la vida, el arte y los pequeños momentos de la vida. Leerla se hace una delicia, aumentada por las pinceladas de humor, filosofía y política. El hecho de que aparezcan personajes famosos de la época la hace muy atractiva desde el punto de vista visual (no hay nada mejor que mientras lees esta increíble novela imaginarte la sonrisa plena y alegre de Marilyn).
bevolk's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted this book to be great, but it just wasn't. It's fun to think our dogs are as well-versed and well-informed as little Mafia Honey.
disconightwing's review against another edition
DNF @ 40% or so. Just can't do it. This dog is the most obnoxious dog ever. When I actively hate a protagonist (who happens to be a real dog that probably wasn't as obnoxious) I just can't.
juliebuckles's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Wanted to love this book narrated by Maf the dog who was given to Marilyn Monroe by Frank Sinatra--all true. Maf, short for Mafia Honey, paints a portrait of the era—poets and playwrights, actors and singers, intellectuals and politicians all converging to create a scene that became the 60s. But, what is the point? There are too many people, too many conversations, and not enough heart.
oxfordjrr's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
2.0