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tantekate's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Not a super fan, but definitely an admirer of Peterson’s Elvira character. She came up in the golden age of Hollywood gossip, and has some incredible and surprising stories to tell. Just unbelievable on some of her interactions or friends (because I don’t follow celebrity gossip; some people may be much less surprised).
The stories are heartfelt and honest, while still remaining tactful to her own history and personal interactions. Really fun read, and made me fall in love with Peterson on a much deeper level than just her great, most famous character.
The stories are heartfelt and honest, while still remaining tactful to her own history and personal interactions. Really fun read, and made me fall in love with Peterson on a much deeper level than just her great, most famous character.
graycatreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
sunflowerfoxglove's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
fast-paced
4.5
sconsinbookybadger's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
I know absolutely nothing about Elvira except the yearly Halloween advertisement. I was even oblivious to the tv shows and movies she appeared in, and I lived through the 80s.
What a life Cassandra Peterson lived prior to becoming her alter ego Elvira. As well as after. ⚠️ TW/CW: Chapter “You’ll Never Work in Hollywood Again” Cassandra shares traumatic SA experience. Skip chapter if you have to. The parts where she shares the verbal abuse she endured from her mother is unavoidable. ⚠️
The chapters about her stint as Elvira at the height of her popularity went by so fast I had to backtrack thinking I missed something. Regardless of being clueless of Cassandra/Elvira, she is quite an admirable person and I gobbled up the library audiobook within 2 days.