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Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny by Holly Madison

12 reviews

cetoria's review

dark emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship

emileemaree's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

scifi_rat's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual content, Trafficking, Alcohol, and Classism

alisharose's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Alcohol

adrienanthony's review

emotional funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

ktdakotareads's review

informative fast-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

growintogardens's review

informative medium-paced

3.0

I never actually watched any of the E series, but I knew about them and Playboy, so I've known who she is for a long time. I watched a newer docuseries "Sectets of Playboy," and I found Holly likeable and wanted to know more of her story. I think the book is easy to follow and it's an interesting look at that world. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Death, Drug use, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy

emilieboeger's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Sexual assault

lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

 I picked this up because I have recently fallen down the rabbit hole (pun intended) of rewatching The Girls Next Door and exploring the dark and twisty world of Playboy.
"Down the Rabbit Hole" is Holly Madison's memoir that mainly highlights her time at the Playboy mansion. In the early 2000s, Holly was Hugh Hefner's number one girlfriend for several years. During her time at the Playboy mansion, she also starred in the E! hit "The Girls Next Door".
I really enjoyed reading more about Holly's life. I have recently binged listened to her podcast with fellow Girls Next Door costar, Bridget Marquardt. This book definitely explores some different aspects of her life and she does a great job of not repeating herself across all of her platforms. Holly is eloquent in her delivery and balances honesty without being unnecessarily mean about those who have mistreated her.
The book does highlight the beginning of her career in Vegas after she left the Playboy world, and it does chronicle her relationship with Criss Angel, if you were curious what her life post Playboy looked like.
If you were ever curious about what went on behind closed doors at the Playboy mansion, or you wanted to learn more about Holly's life in the earlier 2000's, this book is a must read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

courteneykenyon's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

4.5

An honest and sad coming of age story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol