A review by waytoomanybooks
Baby, I Don't Care by Chelsey Minnis

reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

While I enjoy the subtle references to Old Hollywood, I find this book to be very boring. The author just says the same things over and over. If you take a shot every time the author uses the words diamonds, champagne, tears, darling, baby, and money, you’ll be dead from alcohol poisoning before you get to the end. The world of Old Hollywood is rich and deep, and I find this book to be very shallow. Nothing happens, nothing is revealed, nothing is reflected upon, and nothing is learned by either the narrator or reader. You could pick any star from 1929-1965 and find at least one fascinating tale. Even Kay Francis, known for being both shallow and glamorous, was a party girl with a troubled past, which is full of interesting stories. The fact that these poems are supposedly inspired by Old Hollywood is the only reason I finished the book because I wanted to see how many more references I could find. At least the book is short. I was able to finish it in a few hours, and I’m a slow reader.
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