A review by kristinjones28
Mademoiselle Chanel by C.W. Gortner

4.0

When I first started this book, I couldn’t put it down. I needed to devour every detail of Chanel’s rise from poverty and being an orphan to being one of the world’s most celebrated fashion designers. As I neared the end of the book, I found myself struggling to get through her struggles during WWII because I couldn’t find her as relatable. She was more conniving and whiny than she was strong and persistent. However, Gortner’s writing kept me feeling like I was truly reading pages from Chanel’s own journal. Despite not loving her character, I cannot deny the skill of Gortner’s portrayal of mademoiselle Coco.