![]() ![]() ![]() It is often cited as the bestselling novel of all time.ĭolls – red or black capsules or tablets washed down with vodka or swallowed straight. ![]() Never had a book been so frank about sex, drugs and show business. Valley of the Dolls took the world by storm when it was first published, fifty years ago. I was lucky enough to have been sent a paperback copy by the publisher and whilst the book is truly a thing of beauty, my eyesight is not the best and I’ve struggled with the small print. I’ve bought myself the Kindle version to make it easier to read and although I haven’t been able to finish the book in time for this blog tour, my review will follow.īefore Jackie Collins, Candace Bushnell and Lena Dunham, Jacqueline Susann held the world rapt with her tales of the private passions of Hollywood starlets, high-powered industrialists and the jet-set. Valley of the Dolls has now been re-issued by Virago, with beautiful pink sprayed edges. I’ve never read it before, I don’t know why – but from what I’ve read of it so far, the story could be as relevant today as it was 50 years ago. ![]() I was very young child in 1966 but ever since I was old enough to read ‘proper books’, I’ve been aware of this book and its classic status. 2016 marks the 50th anniversary since Valley of the Dolls was first published. ![]()
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