A review by juliebuckles
The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, and of His Friend Marilyn Monroe by Andrew O'Hagan

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

Wanted to love this book narrated by Maf the dog who was given to Marilyn Monroe by Frank Sinatra--all true. Maf, short for Mafia Honey, paints a portrait of the era—poets and playwrights, actors and singers, intellectuals and politicians all converging to create a scene that became the 60s. But, what is the point? There are too many people, too many conversations, and not enough heart.