Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann
The novel follows the lives of three young women in New York City from 1945 to 1965 as they navigate the ruthless world of show business and the cost of fame. Each woman becomes dependent on "dolls," a slang term for pills, as they deal with the pressures of their careers, personal lives, and societal expectations. The narrative explores themes of ambition, addiction, and the destructive side of fame, providing a gritty, unflinching look at the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry.
The 1308th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1966
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 192,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 4th on The Greatest Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (USA))
- 75 Books Every Woman Should Read (Jezebel)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)