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Furious Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of the Century
Sam Kashner
3.76 AVERAGE
168 reviews for:
Furious Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of the Century
Sam Kashner
3.76 AVERAGE
Growing up watching Cleopatra, I have always been fascinated by Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton ‘s epic love story, so when I picked up this book I knew I was going to love it. Furious Love stands as a great biography that does not only focus on the Burtons’ infamous marriage but also highlights the troubled society in which they lived. From the toxic approach of the press, the violent crowds of fans, alcoholism, to the moralistic majority, this book serves as a reminder of the Old Hollywood. We learn that behind the curtains and the jewels, happiness was not as easy as it seemed in the movies and that fame could tore anybody appart even if they shared a bond as strong as Taylor and Burton’s.
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A fun reminiscence for me, as “Liz and Dick” were so much a part of celebrity culture throughout my adolescence. I just wish the book had been more artfully written and better edited. Very repetitive, with some errors that were easily discovered with a quick IMDB or web search.
Not a huge fan of the voice actor.
Not enough details first given why they split. Elaborated later on, but not during the first breakup.
Not enough details first given why they split. Elaborated later on, but not during the first breakup.
I lost interest and skimmed my way through the book. Liz and Dick have a unique love story. Most people think of Prince Charles and Di as "THE couple" because of the fairy-tale wedding, but I think we can agree that Liz and Dick, at least for a while, loved each other. They tried to make it work twice and they failed.
I've tried to analyze what I could. Is it possible that their success killed their marriages? I'm not wild about their addictions to alcohol and medications. They loved being together and hated being apart. So it's pretty sad that they just couldn't make it work.
If the impression I received from the book is correct, the paparazzi was out of control back then as it is today. Even famous couples need privacy--a place to escape. They need normalcy as much as you and I do.
But my favorite part was probably reading the fact that Dick wrote Liz one last letter right before he died. She kept those letters ever since. Loving each other even unto the point of death is pretty unique.
I've tried to analyze what I could. Is it possible that their success killed their marriages? I'm not wild about their addictions to alcohol and medications. They loved being together and hated being apart. So it's pretty sad that they just couldn't make it work.
If the impression I received from the book is correct, the paparazzi was out of control back then as it is today. Even famous couples need privacy--a place to escape. They need normalcy as much as you and I do.
But my favorite part was probably reading the fact that Dick wrote Liz one last letter right before he died. She kept those letters ever since. Loving each other even unto the point of death is pretty unique.
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If you’re looking for the glitz and glam of Hollywood, a steamy and scandalous romance, look no further. I was thoroughly engrossed. It’s a lot of fun in a sort of guilty pleasure for the most part, but there’s a a lot of heartbreak found in these pages as well. It really does have it all.
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Tender and tragic. Fascinating, if oddly paced. It kind of feels like the author "Yada yadas" past the years after their first divorce. It