So I've gotten bitten by the "reading Bug", again, and have decided to share my experiences with the novels with you guys. The first book I'll give a report on is the "Valley of the Dolls" by Jacqueline Susann.
First published in 1966, the novel takes you through to twisted lives of 3 young woman. The first character we are introduced to is Anne Wells, an New England beauty who moved to New York to escape her boring homestead. Her storyline is one that focuses on finding love rather than on getting ahead in her career; unlike beautiful Jennifer North, who stops at nothing to reach stardom. Next is naive Nelle O'Hara, a young girl who has been in the show business all her life.
The 3 woman are bound by their own misery and from this a friendship ensues. Misery isn't the only uniting force between these women, their addictions to downers, "Dolls", also enhance(or in many ways detracts) the relationships. The novel shows excellently how women are affected by love, success, and addiction, all in different yet totally similar ways.
While the back cover of the book promises it to be scandalous and filled with sexuality, however readers today will probably find it tame. Remember it was written in the 60's. lol
This isn't a post to summarize the book, I just hope that this makes you want to read it for yourself. :-)
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