A review by violetturtledove
Ava Gardner by Lee Server

emotional funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

I think biographies are a bit tricky to review because it's only partly about how they're written, and largely about the subject which the author can't (or shouldn't) change.

 I have to admit I knew the name Ava Gardner before i picked up this book but that was about it. She really had a fascinating life and Lee Server does a brilliant job of telling it in an engaging and empathetic way. 

I feel like maybe there are some embellishments in the way that motives and feelings are assumed in some parts, but there has clearly also been a great effort made to seek information from all possible sources.

There are many colourful and amusing quotes and anecdotes but it's also very moving; despite our notable differences I feel a certain kinship and empathy with Ava after reading this, and even welled up at the last paragraph (I DON'T as a rule cry at books!).