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This is a fictionalized biography of Marlene Dietrich, concentrating mostly on the first half of her life although there is an epilogue that takes the reader all the way to her death in the 1990s. There are gorgeously decadent descriptions of Weimar Berlin, which are tragically contrasted with her experiences of the city during her USO tours. I know very little about Marlene Dietrich's life, so I can't say how accurately this portrays her character or her relationships. She does feel a bit like a caricature of herself at times, and it isn't always clear whether that is a fault in the writing or the studio system at work. This author also does not shy away from the sex scenes - be prepared to hear a lot about the endowments and skills of various Hollywood celebrities, male and female.