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A review by jakreamer
All the Stars in the Heavens by Adriana Trigiani
2.0
This novel is a piece of garbage. Clark Gable was not a "good" guy. In fact, Loretta Young lived her entire life in fear of the real story about their daughter getting out and not only ruining her but Gable's career. It wasn't until 1998 that Ms. Young revealed to her daughter-in-law that she did not have an affair with Gable. In fact, he date-raped her on the way home from filming The Call of The Wild. I beg of you all to not read this novel!!! If you want the real story I suggest reading this article that was published last summer.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/annehelenpetersen/loretta-young?utm_term=.kpnvvpRGPW#.xmEyy9LG1d
The article is heartbreaking to read because Young was not the only starlet forced to go to great lengths to hide a pregnancy, especially one that comes from these circumstances. I was disgusted to see Loretta Young reduced to a simpering woman whose greatest regret in life was not marrying Gable in this novel. Not to mention the shade thrown at Norma Shearer. It was unbearable to read and I wish the story had been more balanced instead of so in favor of Gable and his behavior.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/annehelenpetersen/loretta-young?utm_term=.kpnvvpRGPW#.xmEyy9LG1d
The article is heartbreaking to read because Young was not the only starlet forced to go to great lengths to hide a pregnancy, especially one that comes from these circumstances. I was disgusted to see Loretta Young reduced to a simpering woman whose greatest regret in life was not marrying Gable in this novel. Not to mention the shade thrown at Norma Shearer. It was unbearable to read and I wish the story had been more balanced instead of so in favor of Gable and his behavior.