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A Murder in Hollywood: The Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crime by Casey Sherman
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ginabelle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
2.5
I enjoyed thus gritty yet glamorous behind-the-scenes look into 1930s Hollywood. I will say that 80% of the book is about Lana Turner and her life, with a small part actually dedicated to the murder scandal and the fallout, so be prepared for that. Also, I think the author’s note was a nice sentiment of acknowledging Lana’s pain and struggles, forming her into an early feminist figure, and I wish that was more present throughout the book. Some of the verbiage seemed purposefully sensationalist and I wish more care was taken throughout if advocacy was going to be the author’s lasting end statement. Overall, it was pretty good!
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Sexual violence, Stalking, Physical abuse, Death, Incest, Murder, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, and Cursing
Moderate: Abortion, Gun violence, Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexism, Alcohol, Death of parent, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
Minor: Cancer
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