Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Dollface by Renee Rosen

 

It's the Roaring 20's.

Prohibition, speakeasies, gangsters, the rich and the poor.  DOLLFACE portrays the life of those living in Chicago during this time.  No one was exempt from what was going on.

Vera Abramowitz worked in the typing pool of an insurance firm and also as a telephone operator to make ends meet, and she still made next to nothing.  She didn't want to do this for her entire life and then met Shep Green, a gangster.  She also met Tony Liolli who also was a gangster. She began dating both men, even though she knew she was playing with fire by dating both of them at the same time.

Despite the danger she was putting herself in, she couldn't help herself.  Tony was fun, Shep had power, and she didn't want to turn out like her mother....poor and still working in the slaughterhouse.  Then something happened and she found out who the "real" man was and who the "real" slacker was.

DOLLFACE is written in an easy style that grabs you as you want to learn more about this time period.  The characters are definitely authentic, and the activity at that time appears to be right on.

You will love following Vera from rags to riches and then through a rough time, but Vera was tough. You will be shocked at what she does as a woman in the 1920's as well as bite your fingernails as you see what risky things she gets herself into. Vera carries this fabulous story along even though it is difficult to like her or to agree with what she does.

I really enjoyed DOLLFACE.  The reality of events was terrific.  The author captured the perfect picture of this time period and did excellent research.

You will want to read this book if you are a fan of historical fiction and more specifically the 1920's. It was a great read. 5/5

This book was given to me free of charge and without compensation by the publisher in return for an honest review.

29 comments:

  1. If you like the Roaring 20's, don't miss reading this book.

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  2. Cool. Have you read "The Chaperone" yet?

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  3. No, I haven't read The Chaperone.

    It looks really good.

    THANKS for stopping, Melissa.

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  4. living in Chicago, sounds like I need to read this one!

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  5. I hope you do get to read it, wordsandpeace.

    It was GREAT.

    THANKS for stopping by.

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  6. I do like historical fiction, Elizabeth. This sounds good. Not a period setting I've read much in. A gangster, Pretty Boy Floyd was killed by agents in a cornfield not to far from me back in 1934!

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  7. Now that is quite interesting, Peggy Ann.

    I think you would really like this book.

    Thanks for stopping by.

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  8. Sounds fun! Thanks for dropping by my blog, as well.

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  9. Hi,
    I don't recall reading a book written about this time period unless perhaps it was a Grace Livingston Hill book.

    You make this one sound intriguing. Thanks for dropping by Harvest Lane Cottage.

    Blessings,
    Laura

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  10. It is really good, Laura. I hope you get to read it.

    Thanks for stopping back to my blog.

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  11. Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth Parker.

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  12. I like the sound of this one - the era is such an intriguing one, and even the title is a come-on. Thanks for a great review!

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  13. I've seen the book before many times, and it sounded pretty intriguing since it's not really my cup of tea. I may try it nevertheless :)

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  14. Ula...I hope you give it a try.

    It is more about the wives of the gangsters than the gangsters themselves.

    THANKS for stopping.

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  15. Thank you so much, Clothes In Books.

    So nice when other bloggers like my reviews.

    I hope you get to read it.

    Your blog is GORGEOUS...I always love stopping.

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  16. This is a time period I am not familiar with. it does sound like a winner with lots of action. Thanks.

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  17. I loved the book.

    I hope you get to read the book, Heather.

    THANKS for stopping.

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  18. This sounds really enjoyable, plus I love books set in the Roaring 20's. Will definitely have to pick this up! Great review.

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  19. I've never heard of this book! I'm not a huge fan of literature set in the 20s, but I'm glad you read this one and enjoyed it, Elizabeth! :)

    Thanks for visiting my blog!

    Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!

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  20. Thanks for stopping, Reviews from A Book Worm.

    I hope you enjoy Dollface when you read it.

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  21. Historical fiction is always a fabulous choice in my book! This one sounds really good!

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  22. THANKS so much for stopping by, Rebecca.

    Dollface was GREAT!!

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  23. Returning the 'stop by'~
    What a fun blog you have!
    Happy reading :)

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  24. Why thank you, Shauna.

    Thanks for stopping, and I hope you stop back soon.

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  25. This looks like a cute read! Great blog, love the header photo. Gorgeous! Thanks for stopping by my blog! New follower :-)

    Chelsea @ Starbucks & Books Obsession

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  26. Glad you liked the book review and my blog.

    THANKS for stopping back.

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  27. I knew this one sounded familiar when I saw you had linked it in my Paris Wife review! I remember reading it and commenting on it :D

    Maybe I will have to grab a copy!

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  28. I loved it, Rebecca.

    THANKS for stopping by.

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