Material Girl

by Louise Kean, Lulu Wood

Dolly Russell was a star of the big screen at a time when women were beautiful and men were strong. Scarlet White is a make-up artist at a time when women are desperate to be beautiful and men are pretty rubbish. This is a novel about growing older, taking risks and living for the moment.

Paperback

First published July 1, 2006

About the author

Also writes as Lulu Wood

Reviews

[Selena Wadhwani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the feeling I got when reading this, the nostalgic vibe this book evoked was reminiscent of a time about 15 years back when life seemed simpler without smartphones, and people would still buy newspapers.

The story is dramatic, girly and felt very authentic. I enjoyed the depth of emotion portrayed and how intricately the narrative delved into Scarlet's inner thoughts and feelings

[Anya Mérimèche · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved it.
Very well written, very honest, full of opportunities to reflect.
"Sometimes love isn't pretty", well, that was exactly it. I recognized myself a lot in Scarlet. It's so easy for a woman to be weak when it comes to love. And as Dolly says, we need to toughen up.
I only have one small reproach, regarding the length of the book. For me, it was a little too long, and I found some scenes kind of boring.
Oh, and Tristan ! My, God, Tristan ! I absolutely loved that little short non-libidinist-bloody-genius !
I recommend this book very strongly.

[Ashleigh Marks · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was okay, but not that great. I wouldn't read it again.

[Tiffany]

I read it even though it was pretty bad because the main character was very likeable. I wanted to see her get a happy ending. She didn't.

[Elise · Rating 1 out of 5]

Didn't like this.