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A review by judithdcollins
Dorothy Parker Drank Here by Ellen Meister
5.0
Wacky, hilarious, and entertaining! Shaken and definitely, stirred. Just purchased Meister's two audiobooks, Farewell Dorthy Parker and The Other Life.
Dorothy Parker, an American poet, short story writer, critic, and satirist, best known for her wit, wisecracks, and 20th-century urban foibles returns in spirit for some contemporary literary fun and games in Dorothy Parker Drank Here.
As the book opens Parker is at the Blue Bar at the New York City Algonquin Hotel, where all her former literary drinks chums have died; however, she is staying at the hotel due to signing the old hotel manager’s magical guest book (which allows you eternity and to stay and drink—sounds like fun, right?)
Parker is focused on getting into the room of Ted Shriver, a seventies literary genius which is depressed and disgraced by a plagiarism scandal, and by the way, is dying. He is drinking heavily to drown his sorrows. She has to get him to sign the guest register prior to dying. However, he is not interested in the company and wants to be left alone. Parker wants his spirit to stick around to have more drinking buddies in the afterlife.
To add to the mix, Norah Wolfe, a young producer of a failing TV show, wants to advance her career by convincing Shriver to appear on her show. There are a few catches and surprises along the way in order for this to work.
Fun, Fun. . . I love books about witty and intriguing Dorothy Parker, and her ghost is even funnier with her scheming. This was my first book by Ellen Meister and enjoyed her humor and the clever way she allowed Parker to return in rare form.
If you enjoy literary icons from the past, mixed with humor, and magical spirits, this one is for you! Looking forward to reading the previous books and #3 in the series.
A special thank you to Penguin First to Read for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 4.5 Stars
Judith D. Collins Must Read Books
Dorothy Parker, an American poet, short story writer, critic, and satirist, best known for her wit, wisecracks, and 20th-century urban foibles returns in spirit for some contemporary literary fun and games in Dorothy Parker Drank Here.
As the book opens Parker is at the Blue Bar at the New York City Algonquin Hotel, where all her former literary drinks chums have died; however, she is staying at the hotel due to signing the old hotel manager’s magical guest book (which allows you eternity and to stay and drink—sounds like fun, right?)
Parker is focused on getting into the room of Ted Shriver, a seventies literary genius which is depressed and disgraced by a plagiarism scandal, and by the way, is dying. He is drinking heavily to drown his sorrows. She has to get him to sign the guest register prior to dying. However, he is not interested in the company and wants to be left alone. Parker wants his spirit to stick around to have more drinking buddies in the afterlife.
To add to the mix, Norah Wolfe, a young producer of a failing TV show, wants to advance her career by convincing Shriver to appear on her show. There are a few catches and surprises along the way in order for this to work.
Fun, Fun. . . I love books about witty and intriguing Dorothy Parker, and her ghost is even funnier with her scheming. This was my first book by Ellen Meister and enjoyed her humor and the clever way she allowed Parker to return in rare form.
If you enjoy literary icons from the past, mixed with humor, and magical spirits, this one is for you! Looking forward to reading the previous books and #3 in the series.
A special thank you to Penguin First to Read for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 4.5 Stars
Judith D. Collins Must Read Books