Theresa Rebeck

I was quickly sucked into this book, and I really couldn't predict where it was going. Ultimately the narrative arc seems off--while it's generally pretty readable, it doesn't exactly resolve much, it just sort of runs out of gas. Like others, I got incredibly tired of the author's constant references to how Midwestern Allison was. I don't think she is more polite because she is from the Midwest but because she is in a rude industry! And the Midwest is a large and diverse area, where urban areas and rural areas see a lot of contrast, much like the rest of the country.… (more)

I actually have no idea how I came to be in possession of this book, as it is not of a genre that I typically read, but LOTS of people give me their used books so, it could have come from a number of places. I was surprised to see that it is a LibraryThing Early Reviewers alum.

At any rate, not my cup of tea. Modelling, fashion, hair and makeup - not things that I am familiar with or care about. I had a hard time keeping the two older sisters straight. When the POV changed, then the other characters all seemed to be action "out of character" - and not in a way that gave you added insight into them (i.e. how they see themselves vs. how the world sees them) - just like they were completely different people. I didn't think the writing was bad however, so might be of interested to people who care about the topics covered.… (more)