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Sto caricando le informazioni... Mademoiselle Chanel (2015)di C. W. Gortner
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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. A disappointing novelization of Coco Chanel's life with cursory descriptions of the clothes and rather uninspired writing overall. Mlle. Chanel's life and times were so extraordinary, that it's unclear why the author chose to create a historical fiction of it, much less so poorly. It rather felt like a wikipedia article with created dialogue. It's also not clear that Gortner added anything to the historiography in either speculation or research-- so perhaps reading a non-fiction work about her and/or her career might serve better for those interested. ( ) In the spirit of full disclosure, my opinion may be (probably is; okay, definitely is) affected by my utter contempt for the actions of this Nazi whore before and during WWII. At the same time, I grudgingly admire her talents as a designer and the way she refused to be held back by the limitations of her circumstances early in life. That being said, I'll try to keep my review focused on the writing of this book. I am a C.W. Gortner fan. He is an excellent author who usually tries to show the good and the bad in his subjects, using meticulous research to create a 'can't put down' book. This particular book, however, didn't strike me as his best. It seemed to me that he was a little too enamored of Chanel, a little too 'yes she was a Nazi collaborator, but look at the pretty dresses!'. Mr. Gortner does much better when he stays away from the 20th century. (His book about Marlene Dietrich wasn't particularly good, either.) Maybe he needs a few hundred years between him and his MC for clarity. Gabrielle Chanel was the daughter of a laundress and of a man who deserted his young children when his wife died. The remainder of Chanel's childhood was spent in an orphanage where the nuns recognized her usual talent with a needle. It was her first lover that took her to Paris where her skill, ambition, and independence lead her to becoming Coco, an internationally known couture who still influences design almost fifty years after her death. G. W. Gortner knows the fashion industry, having worked in all levels of it before becoming a fulltime writer. The Chanel story he tells (1895 - 1954) is well researched and reveals a complex and independent woman who was not always likeable. In some ways it is a cautionary tale because while Coco achieved a dizzying level of success, she also suffered from questionable decisions, sadness and loss. This is the second book I've read by Gortner, he has written six others, and I'm surprised he's not better known. He writes very well in a woman's voice and I look forward to reading more by him. nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
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For readers of The Paris Wife and Z comes this vivid novel full of drama, passion, tragedy, and beauty that stunningly imagines the life of iconic fashion designer Coco Chanel-the ambitious, gifted laundrywoman's daughter who revolutionized fashion, built an international empire, and become one of the most influential and controversial figures of the twentieth century. Born into rural poverty, Gabrielle Chanel and her siblings are sent to orphanage after their mother's death. The sisters nurture Gabrielle's exceptional sewing skills, a talent that will propel the willful young woman into a life far removed from the drudgery of her childhood. Transforming herself into Coco-a seamstress and sometime torch singer-the petite brunette burns with ambition, an incandescence that draws a wealthy gentleman who will become the love of her life. She immerses herself in his world of money and luxury, discovering a freedom that sparks her creativity. But it is only when her lover takes her to Paris that Coco discovers her destiny. Rejecting the frilly, corseted silhouette of the past, her sleek, minimalist styles reflect the youthful ease and confidence of the 1920s modern woman. As Coco's reputation spreads, her couturier business explodes, taking her into rarefied society circles and bohemian salons. But her fame and fortune cannot save her from heartbreak as the years pass. And when Paris falls to the Nazis, Coco is forced to make choices that will haunt her. An enthralling novel of an extraordinary woman who created the life she desired, Mademoiselle Chanel explores the inner world of a woman of staggering ambition whose strength, passion and artistic vision would become her trademark. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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Google Books — Sto caricando le informazioni... GeneriSistema Decimale Melvil (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyClassificazione LCVotoMedia:
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