A review by ktaylorhurley
Mercury Pictures Presents by Anthony Marra

4.0

This book is so different from what you might imagine looking at the title. It is incredibly well-researched historical fiction about WWII, the role Hollywood played in questionable propaganda practices, racism in Hollywood during WWII (particularly aimed at Asian and Italian emigrants), and much more. It’s also a story of resilience and creativity and love and sacrifice. The characters are so well written—all the way down to people who aren’t in the book for more than a couple pages. Ultimately, I found myself wishing for just a little more clarity in some of the ways the stores get wrapped up. But overall, I really loved spending time in this world.