ulabear 's review for:

The Love Song of Jonny Valentine by Teddy Wayne

2.0

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This was a compelling read in many ways, but not a very likable story or set of characters. Comparisons to Holden Caulfield did nothing for me either, since I hated The Catcher in the Rye. Also, the flap called this book hilarious, which it definitely wasn't; it was funny at times, but far from hilarious. That being said, I thought the story provided a harsh look at child stars, and our celebrity-obsessed, consumer society.