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306 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447203209
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 04 September 2012
Description
A captivating debut about the lure of the 1930s Hollywood, in all its dangerous glamour.
Community Reviews Summary of 548 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 26%
hopeful 23%
lighthearted 15%
adventurous 7%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attemptModerate
Death, Sexual content, Terminal illnessMinor
Antisemitism, Addiction, Drug abuse
306 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447203209
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 04 September 2012
Description
A captivating debut about the lure of the 1930s Hollywood, in all its dangerous glamour.
Community Reviews Summary of 548 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 26%
hopeful 23%
lighthearted 15%
adventurous 7%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attemptModerate
Death, Sexual content, Terminal illnessMinor
Antisemitism, Addiction, Drug abuse