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carolinenotes's review against another edition
3.0
I was quite tempted to give this book two stars instead of three. I gave it an average rating because I think it might be a good reference for someone who is writing a term paper about Grace's movie career. My biggest disappointment with this book is that there's barely any details about Grace's post-cinema life, which is the main reason I read this. I wanted to read about how she adapted to a new life as a head of state in a foreign land, and maybe some details about how she raised her children. These details are not to be found here.
There was also a lot of content that I felt was mere filler, such as the summaries of her movies and plays. If I wanted to read such material, I can do an internet search for them or watch the movies myself. These summaries made the book drag along and towards the end, I began to skim through.
Because of the primary emphasis on her film career, I feel that the title of this book is a bit misleading. 'The Films of Grace Kelly' would've been more apt.
There was also a lot of content that I felt was mere filler, such as the summaries of her movies and plays. If I wanted to read such material, I can do an internet search for them or watch the movies myself. These summaries made the book drag along and towards the end, I began to skim through.
Because of the primary emphasis on her film career, I feel that the title of this book is a bit misleading. 'The Films of Grace Kelly' would've been more apt.
rebeccal16's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
verito2805's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
scarls17's review against another edition
4.0
from my bn.com review:
Before Grace Kelly married a prince, she was a princess in America. She was a beloved actress who was known for her poise, professionalism, beauty, and talent. This biography, which was the result of intimate conversations between the author and Grace Kelly, tells with great detail the acting career of the future Princess of Monaco. My only complaint is that there is not more told about her life after her marriage, but I would recommend this biography to any film lover or anyone interested in that time period. Spoto has also written several books on Alfred Hitchcock's films, so he knows his stuff and the stories from the movie sets are fascinating and will leave you wanting to rewatch all of these old favorites.
Before Grace Kelly married a prince, she was a princess in America. She was a beloved actress who was known for her poise, professionalism, beauty, and talent. This biography, which was the result of intimate conversations between the author and Grace Kelly, tells with great detail the acting career of the future Princess of Monaco. My only complaint is that there is not more told about her life after her marriage, but I would recommend this biography to any film lover or anyone interested in that time period. Spoto has also written several books on Alfred Hitchcock's films, so he knows his stuff and the stories from the movie sets are fascinating and will leave you wanting to rewatch all of these old favorites.
jensteerswell's review against another edition
1.0
Grace Kelly was the bestest actress and the bestest person EVER! Is what this book would say if it was a Tweet, which it might as well be.