A review by gabie_east
The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy

emotional funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

my friend described this book as 'Emily in Paris but set in the 50s' and honestly yeh they were so right with that. it follows Sally Jay as she causes chaos in Paris, falling in and out of love, starting drama on nights out and trying to suceed as an actress. i found Sally Jay so funny, i found myself actually laughing out loud at some parts! this is the sort of book you read when you want something a little silly to cheer you up, and it was perfect for mid-winter to remind me of the fun that can be had when the sun stops setting at 4pm! i would definitly recommend this book. 

what stops it being a 5? it wasnt the best book ive ever read by far. it didnt at all take itself too seriously and it was perfect for what it was, which is a little silly, a little funny and a little crazy.