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carlyjeans's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
cheraford's review
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
_theconstantreader's review
5.0
Okay, before I even finished this book, I bought the second one, because I already knew I was going to be wanting more after this book was over.
I have been reading biographies and memoirs about old Hollywood stars and Los Angeles history for years now, and always thought it was such a perfect setting for a historical fiction book. Amazon recommended the book to me on my Kindle, so I bought it and immediately fell in love.
The three main characters are all relatable and wonderful. The story peers into the underground gay and lesbian culture in Los Angeles during that time, which was great. It is a part of LA's history that often gets swept under the rug, but Turnbull clearly did his research on the subject. All in all, the whole book totally makes you feel like you're living in 1930's Los Angeles.
If you love old Hollywood, historical fiction, and/or anything about Los Angeles in its golden age, I can't recommend this book highly enough.
I have been reading biographies and memoirs about old Hollywood stars and Los Angeles history for years now, and always thought it was such a perfect setting for a historical fiction book. Amazon recommended the book to me on my Kindle, so I bought it and immediately fell in love.
The three main characters are all relatable and wonderful. The story peers into the underground gay and lesbian culture in Los Angeles during that time, which was great. It is a part of LA's history that often gets swept under the rug, but Turnbull clearly did his research on the subject. All in all, the whole book totally makes you feel like you're living in 1930's Los Angeles.
If you love old Hollywood, historical fiction, and/or anything about Los Angeles in its golden age, I can't recommend this book highly enough.
melissacushman's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
robnobody's review against another edition
I got this free somewhere, I think. It's a fun, quick read about three young friends (two women and a man) trying to make it in Hollywood after the advent of sound as an actress, a journalist, and a screenwriter respectively, with lots of cameos from classic stars and places. Light and fluffy overall, with the occasional heavier story beat (homosexuality, family ostracism, abortion) that sometimes feels like it's breezed past a little quick. The first in a series, so I'll probably check out the rest.
cettipr's review
4.0
A quick read. Love the way the characters are woven amid old Hollywood stars. Liked it so much, I have read the next three books in the series.
jaller's review
4.0
I really liked this book and its characters and the way the story was told, with the changing perspectives. It kept it interesting and fast paced. I wish there had been more of an ending though!!
littlebird113's review
5.0
I was utterly charmed, all the way through. Marvelously crafted characters, a fabulous period piece, and a wonderful handling of all manner of issues (honestly, one of the best managings of an abortion narrative without being an abortion narrative I've ever encountered). I immediately went out and bought the other 3, and I imagine I'll be following the series right through to the end.