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Fabulous book. As I was reading this, I kept thinking that Fowler wrote a story where the events could have actually happened that way. I read Fowler's notes in the back of the book after I had finished the novel, and sure enough, she wrote that after reading all of the research out there, she tried to write the most plausible story possible. Wow, did Fowler succeed in doing so!!
Fowler's writing style is top notch and her storytelling ability supreme. I found everything to be incredibly personal ...more
Fowler's writing style is top notch and her storytelling ability supreme. I found everything to be incredibly personal ...more
Apr 08, 2018
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After The Paris Wife, Z made me think more and more about the relationships of famous American writers in the past, especially their rivalry and complicated romance life.
Z tells a story of Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald, since she met Scott for the first time, until their married, and the afterwards. How complicated it is to be the partner of a genius! Especially, if you yourself is someone who has your own passion and ambition.
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Z tells a story of Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald, since she met Scott for the first time, until their married, and the afterwards. How complicated it is to be the partner of a genius! Especially, if you yourself is someone who has your own passion and ambition.
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Very well done book of historical fiction that "sees" things through the eyes of Zelda Fitzgerald. Thanks to Chris for being my audio reader in our car rides.
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Great vacation read, follow up with The Paris Wife if you want more.
I am a sucker for the Lost Generation. F. Scott Fitzgerald is among my favorites so it was fun to read some historical fiction about his wife, Zelda, who I also am a fan of. They are a Lost Generation for certain. I enjoyed The Paris Wife better but this was a fun and quick read.
I loved this book. A really great depiction of life at the time for many interesting, suffering, creative people. I would have liked a bit more factual validity (letters, poems, short stories) but for what it was (historical fiction) it was wonderfully done.
Loved it! Well researched, beautifully written, such a compelling life! If you have any interest in the Fitzgeralds, Hemingway, the 1920s, expatriates, read this book!
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