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em_the_cat's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual harassment
arsonchyk's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
The book made me incredibly sad because while reading it I always knew the ending. Not the ending of the book specifically but the ending of Marilyn's story, and it was heartbreaking for me to read the way she felt throughout her life from her, not only because of her life being tragic, but also because her own feelings and words drowned and fell behind all the opinions other people had about her. I wanted to buy a physical copy of this book but after some time gave up because it is unpopular and the copy I found was too expensive for me. What I found while looking for this book were so so many other biographies, written by others about her. It is so incredibly stupid that autobiography of hers is much less popular than just words and opinions about her.
Even though the book is nowhere about feminism, in my opinion it is about sexism and misogyny of Hollywood. Marilyn gained the popularity she wanted but then realized she still cannot be seen as an actress and an artist, but merely as a sex symbol, and what hurts me about it is that after her death, in eyes of the public she still is just a sex symbol.
Even though the book is nowhere about feminism, in my opinion it is about sexism and misogyny of Hollywood. Marilyn gained the popularity she wanted but then realized she still cannot be seen as an actress and an artist, but merely as a sex symbol, and what hurts me about it is that after her death, in eyes of the public she still is just a sex symbol.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
aqtbenz's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault
cupcakesandclowns's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I really enjoyed reading Marilyn's story from her perspective. Sadly, the book does not have much of a conclusion, as she did not finish her story before her death.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault
sarahs9's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
randimcphee's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
4.0
The whole story is quite haunting and depressing, but also so interesting to get this very personal account of her life and old Hollywood. It’s short, so I think it’s worth the read. It definitely hit in unexpected places, and changed my perspective of who Marilyn Monroe was.
The ending just kind of wrecked me, knowing that it ended that way because she wasn’t ABLE to finish it. The abruptness shocked me, and I almost wished somebody had finished her story for her. Or just written some sort of conclusion. But at the same time, it was hard hitting and haunting to stop the story right where she did.
The ending just kind of wrecked me, knowing that it ended that way because she wasn’t ABLE to finish it. The abruptness shocked me, and I almost wished somebody had finished her story for her. Or just written some sort of conclusion. But at the same time, it was hard hitting and haunting to stop the story right where she did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
vampiricholy's review against another edition
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informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.75
Monroe shares insight of her (honestly tragic) experiences from children up to her honeymoon with her second husband, DiMaggio.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
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