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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Illuminating Diary of a Professional Lady by Anita Loos
2 reviews
lilacs_book_bower's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This is the book the classic movie is based on and is the amusing story of Lorelei and Dorothy's adventures in Europe as they get men to buy them things, while traveling from place to place, seeking "to get educated" on Lorelei's part and having a good time on Dorothy's. Lorelei is not terribly bright (the book is her diary and full of misspellings and wrongly chosen words), but she is terribly clever at getting what she wants out of men! My version (published in 1925, but re-bound) has the original and charming illustrations.
Big content warning for racist language: Lorelei's maid is a Black woman, and Lorelei is fond of her, but she does use some of the accepted language of the time. To her credit, Lorelei says, she doesn't understand why people use the N-word, but it was still shocking to see it in the book.
Big content warning for racist language: Lorelei's maid is a Black woman, and Lorelei is fond of her, but she does use some of the accepted language of the time. To her credit, Lorelei says, she doesn't understand why people use the N-word, but it was still shocking to see it in the book.
Graphic: Classism, Gun violence, and Racial slurs
moonstonemia's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love this book so much! It is such a fun quick and easy read. It’s hilarious and pure joy and glamor, my favorite book as of late and a complete five-star-read.
Minor: Gun violence, Alcohol, Racism, and Antisemitism
Brief use of n word, brief anti-semitism, mention of gun violence and potential implied sex crimes
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