Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Valley of the Dolls

Jacqueline Susann

454 pages • first pub 1966 (editions) user-added

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 4,823 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
emotional 63%
sad 57%
reflective 34%
funny 27%
tense 21%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 10%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 23%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 23% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.85

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