306 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447203209
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 04 September 2012
Description
A captivating debut about the lure of the 1930s Hollywood, in all its dangerous glamour.
Community Reviews Summary of 436 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 31%
hopeful 27%
adventurous 9%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 9%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attemptModerate
Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuseMinor
Antisemitism, Addiction
306 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447203209
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 04 September 2012
Description
A captivating debut about the lure of the 1930s Hollywood, in all its dangerous glamour.
Community Reviews Summary of 436 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 31%
hopeful 27%
adventurous 9%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 9%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attemptModerate
Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuseMinor
Antisemitism, Addiction