The Garden on Sunset: A Novel of Golden-Era Hollywood by Martin Turnbull

The Garden on Sunset: A Novel of Golden-Era Hollywood

Hollywood's Garden of Allah #1

Martin Turnbull

314 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical mystery informative lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Have you ever wanted to climb into a time machine and visit Hollywood during its heyday?Right before talking pictures slug Tinsel Town in the jaw, a luminous silent screen star converts her private estate into the Garden of Allah Hotel. The lush g...

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Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.57

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