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julieclair's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
The best thing I can say about this book is that it fulfilled a lot of prompts for various reading challenges in which I’m participating. Written in 1955, the book has not aged well. I was appalled at the numerous racial slurs and prejudiced comments used by Auntie Mame’s many snobby friends. To her credit, Mame does sometimes rebuke her friends for their comments. Mame is quite a character, and the story is entertaining and funny at times, but I just couldn’t get past the prejudice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Antisemitism, and Classism