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A review by beca_reads
Dead Famous: An Unexpected History of Celebrity from Bronze Age to Silver Screen by Greg Jenner
funny
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
4.5
This was a really informative book about celebrity culture through the years. It started with trying to define what a celebrity is; throughout the book, definitions are discussed further and challenged. Furthermore, it covered a wide variety of celebrities, from film stars to sport stars. I do wish that it had covered the topic of social media influencers a bit more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Grief, and Stalking