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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
I’m sure people will compare this book to The Eight Husbands of Evelyn Hugo since we have an aging Hollywood actress telling her real story for the first time but don’t mistake it for a copycat or a repeat. This is the story of a Jewish woman who becomes a spy, an assassin and a vigilante. Bina/Lena is a badass and you should read her story.
I loved the dual timeline of this book. Seeing two different generations of Hollywood starlets come to understand each other was really enjoyable. Sienna idolized Lena, but Lena had no desire to get to know the girl that was supposed to be the next her.
In Lena’s POV we learn about her experiences during WWII, always a favorite timeframe for me. It was fascinating to see how a Polish Jewish woman was able to survive the horrors of the ghetto and war and remake herself into a Hollywood star.
I read this one with a book club and we all agreed that this book was wonderful. I’ll definitely be reading more of Lisa Barr’s books.
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Perennial for my ARC of this book.
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Rape, Violence, Murder, War
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Worth making a movie and series on this book!!
slow-paced
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Deportation
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated