Rating:  Summary: One of the best books I have read in a long time Review: I went to the libray looking for the newest Hollywood Wives by Mrs. Collins, when I got it I was surprised that it was the older one...but I wasn't disapointed. It was are really wonderful book. The way she describes everyone, their lives, past and present. All the twists and turns in the book. I couldn't not put it down. I was really surpirsed by the ending and you will be too.Me personaly I loved the story line between Buddy Hudson and his new wife Angel. It was a true love story.
Rating:  Summary: Hollywood Wives Review: Jackie Collins is my favorite writer and she didn't let me down with this one. This must be one of her best works. I really enjoyed reading about the lives of the rich and famous in Hollywood. And Jackie Collins has a way of telling the story in a manner that makes you feel like you are actually there among the famous in Hollywood. She also has a style where she goes back and forth from one character to another. And she does it in a way that makes the story pick up so much momentum that you cannot put the book down.
Rating:  Summary: THE Collins Classic Review: Of all of Jackie Collins' novels, Hollywood Wives ranks as one of her most successful and shocking Hollywood novels. This was the first Jackie Collins novel I ever read; in fact, I came across it at my local library by accident. From the very first page I was hooked, and to be honest I loved all the sex, drugs, and Hollywood shenanigans. Collins really blew the lid off of what it was like to be a "Hollywood wife": affairs, drugs, plastic surgery, pregnancies, glitz, glamor, and a hell of a lotta fun. Normally, I don't give a Collins novel more than three stars, but this one was just too good to rate below four stars. If you're looking for great escapism and a peek into what Hollywood was, still is, like then Hollywood Wives is a must read. The mini-series based on the novel wasn't too bad, either.
Rating:  Summary: A Literary Masterpiece! Review: This book is, unquestionably, a piece of literary gold. When people mention great writers, one usually hears the names of Hemingway, Faulkner, and Kafka, but now the name "Collins" HAS to be added to the list. With her lucid prose and poignant characterization, Collins enters the realm of legendary status. A masterpiece!
Rating:  Summary: Not quite what I expected, but good overall Review: This book was not quite what I expected, but I did enjoy it. I guess I was expecting something a little more focusing on the WOMEN. This book didn't really do that, it was more about Hollywood, which was cool, it's just that the title didn't fit. I know this is one of her most popular books,if not THE most popular, it wasn't my favorite though. There were so many characters and so much jumping back and forth from one to the other, like every page, it was hard to get into. Finally you do, but then the jumping around still gets on your nerves. Story wise, it was pretty impressive. A few shocks along the way & a great ending. If you like reading about Hollywood royalty & their livestyles, I'd recommend this book. I also really enjoyed Hollywood Kids!
Rating:  Summary: One star because can't give it zero stars Review: This was my first - and last - Jackie Collins novel. The "plot" is so transparent it's obvious how it was going to end in the first half. It's formula stuff. I had to apologise to my brain for wasting its time. If you love trash, then this probably is for you. But if you have a brain.....
Rating:  Summary: Hollywood Wives.......WOW!! Review: This was the first Jackie Collins book I had ever read. It was a WONDERFUL adventure. Jackie introduces you to characters that will undoubtedly feel like close friends when you've completed the story. Her story flows at a very good pace to always keep you surprised. She finds ways to interject humor to keep her characters in a very "human" light. At first, I was skeptical when presented this book; however, now I am a TRUE fan and have read over a dozen Jackie Collins' novels. It's a WONDERFUL ESCAPE............
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