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iamreadingshh's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the premise of this book but not all the characters. Sine felt a little flat to me even after "knowing" them the whole book. I liked looking up pictures of the designs as I read!
kholligardin's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Meh! Interesting novelization of Dior’s career, but just an ok read. To get more insight as I read, I consulted Wikipedia. Sadly, too close. Suddenly, the narrator felt like a character designed to include lots of different Wikipedia entries about the period. Also, weird appearances by Hemingway. So, just a meh read for me.
jmkizer's review against another edition
Zero stars. I made it to 25% and gave up on it.
ladyash8878's review against another edition
3.0
it was an interesting listen. I thought it would be a little bit more of Diore's career on his own. So I would say it was good book, just not sure how much is true vs. false.
kirstie43's review against another edition
5.0
Such a fantastic read, very gripping and easy to follow. Just what I needed
shaitaan's review against another edition
2.0
it's a nice book with post world war setting. Personality I didn't like the book very much as it destroys the meaning of independent woman. It tries to show the protagonist as a feminist at the beginning. And definitely not my favourite
katiegeddeshair_'s review against another edition
3.0
What caught my eye about this book was the Dior element - I love vintage fashion and for the most part I enjoyed this book. However, I did find myself getting annoyed with the main female character Copper. Ideally I think I would have preferred a little more on Dior than her but that’s purely because I am a vintage fashion lover.
A good read but won’t be a reread for me!
A good read but won’t be a reread for me!
judip53's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting subject and engaging story
I bought this historical novel as a 99 cent special, having never heard of the author and knowing virtually nothing about the fashion world. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot about the industry and Paris during and after WWII. I found Armond's explanation of his behavior fascinating and thought provoking.
I bought this historical novel as a 99 cent special, having never heard of the author and knowing virtually nothing about the fashion world. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot about the industry and Paris during and after WWII. I found Armond's explanation of his behavior fascinating and thought provoking.
mixxdmedia's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. It had real and raw parts, but also kept you on your toes and didn’t always give you the endings/events you wanted for certain characters, which I liked. At some points it’s a little trippy and crazy, but it adds to the crazed whirlwind atmosphere of this book and by the end you’re sad to leave the crazy life of Copper, Christian & everyone else.