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A review by bmpicc
Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Absolute trash. If it was non-fiction it'd be titled 'How to be a Monster Friend'. I disliked all the characters... perhaps that was the point(?). I had to keep reminding myself when it was published too. The excessive use of the word "fag" and criticisms of women being "fat" was making me internally scream.
This is listed as a cult classic and was on my TBR for a long time. I'm sad to say that I was disappointed. I think it is the fact that none of the characters grew or learned. They were the same people at the end as they were at the beginning, just fueled by little colored dolls. It was all tell, no show.
This is listed as a cult classic and was on my TBR for a long time. I'm sad to say that I was disappointed. I think it is the fact that none of the characters grew or learned. They were the same people at the end as they were at the beginning, just fueled by little colored dolls. It was all tell, no show.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Addiction, Suicide, Fatphobia, Self harm, Eating disorder, Body shaming, Homophobia, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Abortion