Hollywood Wives: The New Generation

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Summary: What Can I Say?
Review: There are just no words to describe how great Jackie Collins. She just can't write fast enough, but Hollywood Wives: the new generation was worth the wait. Guess who makes an appearance? Montana from the first Hollywood Wives. I loved Lissa Roman. The whole movie star and the detective thing was great. Buy this book! You have to read it. It's unbelievable! One of her best novels yet......... After this book, Deadly Embrace will be released. It is another Madison Castelli book (she was in L.A. Connections and Lethal Seduction). After that, Jackie promises another Lucky book.

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Summary: Loved it!!
Review: This book is great! There's never a dull moment in this one. I loved the characters and the plot. I wasn't all that impressed with the last few books she wrote, but this one is an exception. If you're a Jackie Collins fan you won't regret buying this one. A great summer read!!

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Summary: JUST LIKE THE OTHER'S
Review: THIS BOOK is very much like her other 30 or so books, movie stars, affairs, kidnappings, and a deranged person. I was very disappointed because I thought she could have come up with some newer ideas. Do not get me wrong it is fun to read but JACKIE please find some newer things to write about or at least reveal who these people are in real life, maybe then we can appreciate it more.

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Summary: Loose ends left untied
Review: This book wasn't the least bit as entertaning as the first "Hollywood Wives." This time around the psychopath who's out to get the protagonist, Lissa Roman, lacks a motive. The horrific and terrible event from Lissa's past that is briefly mentioned is never once confirmed or brought up again. The characters aren't likable. But this book is an easy read. Die hard fans of J.C. will love it regardless of the obvious flaws.

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Summary: Good read, but her other books are better
Review: This is a good Jackie Collins read. It is nice to see old character from other books included, like Montana Gray, Michael Scorsinni, etc. But it is predictable. I mean, how many stories can you write about a psychopath looking to get revenge on a big star that has done him wrong? Or a beautiful, rich star who has made it big, but some kind of secret, terrible past that she or he can't get over? Hollywood Wives, Hollwood Kids, and American Star are much better books. Those three books are 10 times better than Hollywood Wives The New Generation. I love Jackie Collins books though. I know that ever since I read my first Jackie Collins book, I will read whatever she writes, but I think her older books are much better and am trying to read every one.

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Summary: Put yourself in their shoes!
Review: This is the first Jackie Collins book that I have read in at least 5 years. It has been a long time and I can see what I have been missing. It was a quick, easy read and even though there is a little bit over 500 pages, I polished it off very quickly. I devoured the juicy details of the Hollywood lives that are depicted in this book. It was a definite page turner and I felt that Collins really brought the characters to life. At first, I was a little bit unsure if I would like the characters. But after awhile I felt myself sympathizing with almost all of them in some form or another. I am generally not attracted to this genre, but I must say that Jackie is a winner. I am once again hooked by her writing style and can't wait to reread the first one. This book will take you to LA behind the scences and take you to places that you usually only see in the movies!

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Summary: Different folks, same strokes
Review: This story is typical of Jackie Collins novels. In the beginning, you're introduced to too many characters and may have a difficult time sorting them out. The story progresses to the usual crescendo and fizzles. Note that the author narrates this story in a British "lisp" which at times, can be difficult to understand and quite annoying. She should stick to writing and not narrating!
However, its mildly entertaining when you're just stuck for something to listen to.

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Summary: Summer Reading at its Best
Review: This was an amazing book! The story was captivating as Jackie Collins lured me in with her vivid descriptions of the characters, places, and events. This was a book I could not put down until I was finished.

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Summary: Let down in the end
Review: This was my first Jackie Collins book. I thought it moved quickly and I really enjoyed the characters. Take it from an avid reader; this story was really escalating until all of a sudden it's as if Ms. Collins just got tired of her own story. As you were expecting the climax of the plot it ended in a page; with a ridiculous epilogue of the demise of each character. ELEMENTARY!! It was an insult. I doubt I'll be reading another anytime soon!!

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Summary: I didn't like Valley of the Dolls either, so . . .
Review: Tripe- more of the same- ho hum . . . Maybe it's just me, but I need a plot you can sink your teeth into. Everyone who does Hollywood trying to be scandalous only seems to get to mundane. Maybe it's time for a wholesome Tinsel Town tale... If you want to shock people with depravity, then do it like Thorne Peters did in his novel Hollywoodland Kingpin and go all the way... If you want to go inside Hollywood through the back door, do it like Glen Davis Gold in Carter Beats Back the Devil. This is just Liz Smith gossipy- vapid and run on. The sexuality is two-dimensional and perfunctory. The plotline is obvious and worn. Hey Jackie, it's time to lend your immense writing skills to a new town. There are philandering wives in Kalamazoo you know...