Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Valley of the Dolls

Jacqueline Susann

442 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary romance dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Dolls: red or black; capsules or tablets; washed down with vodka or swallowed straight-for Anne, Neely, and Jennifer, it doesn't matter, as long as the pill bottle is within easy reach. These three women become best friends when they are young and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,035 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
emotional 63%
sad 58%
reflective 33%
funny 25%
tense 22%
challenging 13%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 9%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 24%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 24% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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