Other Side of the Stars

by Clemency Burton-Hill

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Genres: Fiction

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Clemency Burton-Hill (born Clemency Margaret Greatrex Burton-Hill, born 1 July 1981) is an English broadcaster, author, novelist, journalist and violinist.

Reviews

[Sam Still Reading · Rating 2 out of 5]

The idea was good. Daughter to remake dead mother's iconic movie and find out more about the strange circumstances of her mother's death. Unfortunately this book doesn't live up to the hype. The characters are not likeable (all the protagonist, Lara, seems to do to cry, smoke, feel 'lost', smoke a joint, smoke, be annoying and repeat) so it's hard to care for any of them. Oliver is detached, Eve is melodramatic and Lucas and Alex are barely 2-dimensional. Even Eve, whose story we learn through different parts isn't represented sympathetically- no, we are just more confused as to her mood swings.

The book isn't brilliantly written, but it gets better in the last 100 pages if you can stick it. I also found the 'jumping' from the present to past to back again annoying as it left big gaps in the storyline.

[Jennifer Lawler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lara Latner has grown up in the shadow of her late mother, the talented actress, Eve Lacloche. When Lara is offered the lead role in an American remake of the film that made her mother a star, she must confront her family's past. Burton-Hill's depiction of the effect Eve's tragic death has had on her family is refreshingly realistic and makes for an addictive read.

[Naomi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had previously read this book and did not enjoy to then, however, I have really enjoyed it this time- it was interesting and kept me wanting to read more.

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

A satisfying novel, full of interesting characters and credible descriptions of places and events. I enjoyed it.

[Amor Nawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional.

I loved loved loved the writing! It was romantic, yet modern and real. Couldn't put it down.

[Redfox5 · Rating 4 out of 5]

***spoilers***This book had me so furstrated! I loved it and hated it all at the same time. I wanted to scream at Lara when she falls for her co-star Jacob because she has this really loveable boyfriend called Alex who calls her things like 'monkey'. Clemency writes so you like Alex alot. Maybe she thought that becuase Lara has a lot of things to deal with in her life that the readers would forgive her but I can't! Apart from being annoyed by Lara's actions the rest is a really good read.

[Emily Wickham · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found this book rather slow and the main character very self absorbed and in constant turmoil of weather she is good enough. Highlights I found was the descriptiveness of the scenarios but lacked oomph and in doing so struggled through it.

[Boo · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is more in depth than a standard holiday read. I thought it was incredible and I felt by the end that Lara was so well rounded and well written that it was like she was in the room. She may be one of my fave characters in a long time.

[Tamara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun airplane read. I read it coming back from London and thus had a great appreciation for the modern London setting. Well written, romantic, touching and would make a good movie.

[Lee-marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Yes it was easy to read but not at all as predictable as what I thought it would be. Great summer day read!

[Nicola Francis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was disappointed with the ending of the book. The book started out strong, full of promise to be truly great. The book towards the end had captivated me especially as the revelations were revealed and twists appeared that I hadn't guessed. But the epilogue left me feeling of was that it. Lara and Eve were great characters and I loved how their stories intertwined through the different parts of the book.