The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas

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by Gertrude Stein

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I'd been intrigued by the character of Gertrude Stein so I started this book with a sense of anticipation and excitement. But the writing is so unbearably bad, I couldn't force myself past the first 20 pages. Is this worth finishing? Does the content eventually compensate for the terrible writing?
Jane Dowrick If you can find a copy of it, read Alice B. Toklas' "What I Remember" which was actually written by Toklas and is an amusing and personal account of T…moreIf you can find a copy of it, read Alice B. Toklas' "What I Remember" which was actually written by Toklas and is an amusing and personal account of Toklas' charmed existence in the midst of artists and wealthy friends and family.(less)
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Loving this book, I am currently obsessed with turn of the century artist and writers in Paris early 20th century. ???
Edward Not a book, but Woody Allen's 2011 film Midnight in Paris is all about artists and writers in Paris during the 1920s. Might be worth watching if you h…moreNot a book, but Woody Allen's 2011 film Midnight in Paris is all about artists and writers in Paris during the 1920s. Might be worth watching if you haven't seen it already.(less)
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