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A review by krista7
Movie Star by Lizzie Pepper by Hilary Liftin
2.0
This is a faux memoir that retells the story of Katie Holmes/Tom Cruise in a thinly disguised manner.
Pro: The concept, at least, is popcorn fun.
Con: There isn't much new here. Anyone who knows pop culture already has the basic story. Also, the character of Lizzie just isn't that interesting or strong enough to merit the super-serious tone throughout the book. You endure that kind of reading drama for a character who is engaging, not a flat one riding along the waves of the plot.
Pro: The concept, at least, is popcorn fun.
Con: There isn't much new here. Anyone who knows pop culture already has the basic story. Also, the character of Lizzie just isn't that interesting or strong enough to merit the super-serious tone throughout the book. You endure that kind of reading drama for a character who is engaging, not a flat one riding along the waves of the plot.