Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Valley of the Dolls

Jacqueline Susann

442 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary romance dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Dolls: red or black; capsules or tablets; washed down with vodka or swallowed straight-for Anne, Neely, and Jennifer, it doesn't matter, as long as the pill bottle is within easy reach. These three women become best friends when they are young and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,835 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
emotional 61%
sad 53%
funny 32%
reflective 32%
tense 20%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 10%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 24%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 24% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.82

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