Book Review-Older Books 10

Hollywood Divorces by Jackie Collins. Published by

Simon & Schuster, December 2003, 467 pgs.

The setting of course, is Hollywood. Land of dreams, schemes and the never-ending parade of the beautiful. If only all of them were beautiful inside as well as out. Do they do plastic surgery on the inside? Is that what liposuction is for?

This is Jackie Collins follow up book, to the previous Hollywood series. The story revolves around three strong, gorgeous and talented women. But what price fame? Shelby is an English actress, married to a movie star. Her last movie has just received rave reviews at Cannes, and she is preparing for a new movie with one to follow. Her career is taking off. While her 40-something husband works very hard at making a shambles of his own career and their marriage. Lola Sanchez is a Latin bombshell, and an actress who works her way to the top. Her ride to fame has cost her, and will probably continue to do so, as she loves the nightlife and all of the perks of being a celebrity. Finding her current husband boring and her lover dangerous only adds to the complications. Cat Harrison is young and very determined to do things her way. She’s today’s hot new director. Following the popularity of the first film that she did on a shoestring budget, this new film has stars, backing and all that that entails. She also has had an unconditional childhood. This gives her the strength to speak up for herself and take care of herself when the husband she loves shatters some of her illusions.

Many of the characters in this book are intriguing and make it easy to get into the spirit of standing on your own two feet. It is so often more than just looking out for number one, and this book illustrates the responsibilities involved. Another hit for Jackie Collins.