Age Group:
Adult

Genre:
Chick-lit (in the best possible way ), Classic, Realistic Fiction, Historical

Summary:
A classic story set during the emergence of the Hollywood industry. Focuses on the lives of three young women and their rise to the top, from struggling young artists to world-wide acclaim. With fame follows an inevitable spiral into deceit, adultery and drug abuse.

My Thoughts:
A haunting portrait of young Hollywood performers. When my friend first recommended this book, I took a look at the cover and thought ‘oh no, not chick lit!’ She assured me it was a must read. I took her advice and couldn’t put the book down for days. The true craftmanship of the novel is in the descriptive storytelling and vibrant realism. Easily translatable to real life, even for those of us who don’t live under the glare of the spotlight.

Borrow Valley of the Dolls from your local     VPL library today!

For more true-to-life, shocking intensity, try The Reader by Bernhard Schlink and the       companion movie of the same name.