A review by jadarainess
Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade by Patrick Dennis
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
God, I wish I could love this more, but the racism is frankly appalling, and Mame’s personality starts to grate on me a bit as she devolves into Susan Vance from Bringing Up Baby—putting Patrick (and often blatantly manipulating him) into precarious situations for her own benefit and personal amusement.