Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures
Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Hollywood, California • 1930s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures by Emma Straub, readers follow a woman from small-town Wisconsin who transforms into a Hollywood star in the 1940s. The narrative explores her journey through the film industry, personal relationships, and the challenges of maintaining identity amidst fame and change.
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Emotional
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Emma Straub's Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures offers a vivid portrayal of old Hollywood and the complex life of a starlet. Critics praise its rich detail and emotional depth, though some find the pace slow and the narrative occasionally meandering. Overall, Straub delivers a nuanced exploration of identity and fame's transient nature.
Who Should Read Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures?
A reader who enjoys Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures by Emma Straub is likely drawn to historical fiction with themes of Hollywood glamor and personal transformation. Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid's The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Adriana Trigiani's The Shoemaker's Wife might find this novel equally captivating.
5,908 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Hollywood, California • 1930s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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