Rating: ★★★★★
This book had been sitting on my shelf unread for years (around 4-5 years I believe). I bought this at a used bookstore because I had always wanted to read it. I am so glad I finally picked this book because I loved it!
This book took me on a wild adventure and I loved every second of it. It was fascinating going on a journey with the three girls. They all started off so naive and sweet and then things took a turn for them and they became so hardened.
I was most fascinated with Anne and Lyon Burke. Their relationship was so interesting. I loved the way she talked about him in the beginning of the novel. She was so in love with him.
Even though this was published in 1966, it is still relevant today. The way they talk about middle age women (particularly in the entertainment industry) is still applicable to today. Additionally, drug addiction is still a huge problem in today’s world.
This book is a cult classic and I can definitely see why. There is something oddly intoxicating about it. Like it’s kind of trashy but at the same time so ahead of its time. It’s kind of ridiculous at times but still manages to convey a message to readers.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this trip of a novel!
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I’ve wanted to read this book ever since obsessing over Valley of the Dolls by Marina and the Diamonds 😂
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oh my goodness! that’s an oldie. and i can’t remember if it was a TV series or a movie. it was racy for the time.
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Haha yes! It is quite old. It was movie but I haven’t seen it. It’s definitely racy for a book published in the 60’s.
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I recently read this book and I really enjoyed it- although it’s so sad 😢
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