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Violence
Barely any
A Hollywood scandal and its aftermath involve real harm
Language
Some
Adult language with Hollywood sharpness
Sexual Content
A lot
Sexual content is open-door and present — the book is about the entertainment industry's use of women's bodies
Substance Use
Some
Hollywood party culture — alcohol and drug use are part of the world depicted
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The psychological cost of subordinating your identity to an industry's appetite for appearance is the novel's sustained concern
What this book is about
Three aspiring actresses — beautiful, talented, and desperately hungry for Hollywood — navigate a system designed to use them up. Goldsmith's sprawling Hollywood novel is sharply observed, wickedly funny about the entertainment industry, and unsparing about what it costs to make it in a world built on appearance.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Hollywood exploitation of women — thematic content throughout
Substance use in entertainment industry context
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