Revived Modern Classic: The Public Image (Paperback)

from madrigal32

Cold, plain, precise writing style and subject matter (at least in this book); some turns of phrase completely obscure. A talented writer, but otherwise, unenjoyable. Generally forgettable. I probably just didn't get it. I intend to read one more of hers, then move on if it is the same.

from dbsovereign

Rome finds our main character acting the part of enthralling actress cultivating her image for an adoring public. A perfect setup for Spark (and the reader).

from stillatim

This contains plot spoilers. I was very much enjoying this one up until the last few pages, thinking it was a very smart take down of people who demand authenticity and realness in public. The actress whose public image the novel deals with is more or less completely fake, but also a decent human...