Comments on: Review: Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures, Emma Straub

By: Shelley

Shelley — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:23:33 +0000

Of course the “Lamont” also reminds me of the movie Singing In the Rain. The early days of any institution (including Hollywood) seem to have an openness and even a joy that becomes lost as things solidify.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 11:41:06 +0000

Stopping by again to say Merry Christmas!

By: Howard Sherman

Howard Sherman — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:35:03 +0000

I might have to break down and put this one on the top of my TBR list. My fascination with early Hollywood came very late in life and only after reading the biography of Howard Hughes. I’m sold.

By: Amy @ My Friend Amy

Amy @ My Friend Amy — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 06:13:49 +0000

You know, I’ve seen this title around hear and there but this is the first time I really read what it was about. It does sound interesting!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:01:30 +0000

I love old films and Hollywood’s golden era is so fascinating – especially how all of studios micromanaged their stars’ private and public lives. I have this and cannot wait to read it. Great review!

By: Charlie

Charlie — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:51:45 +0000

Old films are fascinating, I have to agree, and it often seems more thought went into them even if many are melodramatic and silly. This sounds absolutely brilliant, especially as you say, there are real life influences. I wouldn’t try and guess those influences, though I’ve an idea.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:14:23 +0000

I think I may have a guess as to who Lamont is supposed to be, but that only makes me want to read the book even more. I think you did a great job with this review, and the fact that it was almost like two separate stories really intrigues me. I need to look into this one.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:30:01 +0000

I’ve been wanting to read this one and your thoughts have made me think about pushing it to the top of the stack …