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Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune
Paul Clark Newell, Bill Dedman
I liked this a lot in the beginning, but I got a little tired with it after a while. I thought it was really annoying whenever the narrator chimed in and ruined the suspense by explaining what was going to happen. Unfortunately, that happened a lot. It was totally unnecessary since everyone knows the fairytale.
I loved this book! It's full of wonderful people and their stories. Great read!
Another great story by Rowell! Beware of the time loop. It took a little getting used to while Georgie (and I) figured out which Neal (past or present) she was talking to. It's a fun way to flashback to the beginning of their relationship.
This reminded me of Eleanor & Park a little. Rowell is good at tackling sad, heavy subjects without letting them get too depressing. It's a look at marriage/long relationships and how two people can let life get in the way and push them apart, but it's told with Rowell's great grasp of conversation and relationships. I also love the trip down memory lane since a lot of it takes place during the 90s.
This reminded me of Eleanor & Park a little. Rowell is good at tackling sad, heavy subjects without letting them get too depressing. It's a look at marriage/long relationships and how two people can let life get in the way and push them apart, but it's told with Rowell's great grasp of conversation and relationships. I also love the trip down memory lane since a lot of it takes place during the 90s.