Almost Famous Women by Megan Mayhew Bergman

Almost Famous Women

Megan Mayhew Bergman with Lesa Lockford (Narrator)

6 hours • first pub 2015 (view editions)

fiction historical literary short stories challenging informative inspiring slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective, historically-rooted narratives that explore the complexities of female ambition and creativity through nuanced, character-driven storytelling.

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The fascinating lives of the characters in Almost Famous Women have mostly been forgotten, but their stories are burning to be told. Nearly every story in this dazzling collection is based on a woman who attained some celebrity - she raced speed b...

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Community Reviews

3.52
based on 784 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 63%

inspiring: 54%

challenging: 45%

informative: 45%

reflective: 45%

emotional: 36%

dark: 18%

funny: 18%

mysterious: 18%

sad: 18%

hopeful: 9%

lighthearted: 9%

tense: 9%

Pace

46% of readers chose fast
30% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

30% of readers chose A mix
70% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
33% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
75% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

37% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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