Can't We Be Friends: A Novel of the Friendship Between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe by Denny S. Bryce, Eliza Knight

Can't We Be Friends: A Novel of the Friendship Between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe

Denny S. Bryce, Eliza Knight

384 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

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Award-winning author Denny S. Bryce and USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight collaborate on a brilliant novel that uncovers the boundary-breaking, genuine friendship between Ella Fitzgerald, the Queen of Jazz, and iconic movie star Marilyn Mo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 89%
informative 84%
reflective 52%
funny 26%
hopeful 26%
dark 21%
inspiring 21%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 17%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.06

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