Reviews

Miss del Río: A Novel of Dolores del Río, the First Major Latina Star in Hollywood by Bárbara Mujica

lehc1984's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

agbowler's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

3.0

buddygator's review against another edition

1.0

Yikes. There was nothing redeeming here. I wanted to enjoy learning about Dolores. This is not the book for that. Started out unnecessarily graphic, then moved to boredom and more boredom. I thought about stopping so many times I lost count. No plot, flat or utterly annoying characters, a secondary “reveal” plot line that was so badly planned it made little sense and ended quickly, like the author was over it. Spare yourself and read something else.

sharkyray's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

The end definitely felt rushed to get through her whole life

nguinn's review against another edition

4.0

This is like Blonde if the novelist didn’t hate their subject

megancmahon's review against another edition

Just didn't grip me. The characters felt wooden and I really didn't like any of them - Mara was extremely judgmental, Lola was annoying. All of them felt one-dimensional. It's really a shame, because the history of Mexican film stars and Old Hollywood in general is FASCINATING to me. I would have loved to see a deeper portrait of the Mexican Revolution and Old Hollywood, but I couldn't stick with it.

meggenlee's review against another edition

informative inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

What an interesting read! Before reading this book, I did not know much about early cinema or the Mexican icon, Delores Del Rio. I am looking forward to reading more by this author. 

iggyebab's review against another edition

2.0

Although the premise was fascinating, all of this he characters were flat and I didn’t care what happened to any of them.

greenldydragon's review

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

annarella's review against another edition

5.0

A fascinating book about Dolores Del Rio, the first Latina star in Hollywood.
It was a riveting and fascinating read, I learn who Dolores del Rio was because all knew was related to some pictures.
I discovered a clever woman and how hard her life was.
The author did an excellent job in developing the characters and describing the fascinating historical background.
There's a lot of research and this book made watch a Del Rio's movie and read something more about her.
Good storytelling, character development, and well researched historical background.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to Graydon House and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine