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The Girl in the Green Dress: A Mystery Featuring Zelda Fitzgerald by Mariah Fredericks
2 reviews
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One time machine ticket to 1920s NYC, please!
Real-life writer Morris Markey befriends Zelda Fitzgerald, and together, they begin to investigate a murder. F. Scott Fitzgerald and other notable figures of the day are entangled in the investigation, as it unfolds within a six-degrees-of-separation society. Mariah Fredericks offers us darkness with moments of lightness, quippy dialogue, and vivid descriptions of New York City as the mystery unfolds.
Marnye Young’s narration was enjoyable and kept me hanging on, not wanting to press pause! I especially enjoyed her depiction of Zelda as a southern belle gone wild in a big city.
Thank you to Dreamscape Media for the ALC! #TheGirlintheGreenDress #NetGalley
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Suicide
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Alcohol
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 stars
Recommend
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I liked, but didn't love this book.
The characters were not thoroughly developed, and they were not likable, as they were selfish and entitled. The writing was good, but overly descriptive, which slowed the book down for me. There were so many "famous and notable" real people that I had never heard of. There were just too many people to keep track of, which made it hard to follow the extremely confusing plot.
The Jazz Age is not for me - the music, writing, and excesses don't sit well with me.
For a more detailed review, check out my blog - booksbydorothea:
https://booksbydorothea.blogspot.com/2025/07/review-girl-in-green-dress-earcebook.html
Recommend
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I liked, but didn't love this book.
The characters were not thoroughly developed, and they were not likable, as they were selfish and entitled. The writing was good, but overly descriptive, which slowed the book down for me. There were so many "famous and notable" real people that I had never heard of. There were just too many people to keep track of, which made it hard to follow the extremely confusing plot.
The Jazz Age is not for me - the music, writing, and excesses don't sit well with me.
For a more detailed review, check out my blog - booksbydorothea:
https://booksbydorothea.blogspot.com/2025/07/review-girl-in-green-dress-earcebook.html
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Cursing, War