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I love Jane Green, this however, was so disappointing and different from ANYTHING she has ever done. I was looking forward to one thing and was so discouraged I got this. I should have looked here first on my percentages!! Awful in every way…

4-23-23: My 43rd finished book of 2023! This was an ok story about Claire, a widow, who one day comes across her past in the form of boxes from Marrakech in her attic. Upon finding them with her daughter, she is transported back to the 60s and her tumultuous relationship with J. Paul and Talitha Getty. When she makes the decision to jet off to Morocco with this group of rich and famous folk she is shown what true hedonism is.

Is anyone listening to this podcast? It‘s basically a serialized audio book (but with various actors doing the voices). It‘s sort of a loose follow up to sister stardust by Jane Green - started listening today and so far I like it - except the accent of the actor playing the main character goes in and out and is a bit annoying! Lol

A slightly different approach than similar reads that I found interesting, but ultimately just an okay read. Reads more like literary than historical fiction with a slow, evenly keeled plot. The writing was at times beautiful, but there wasn't a lot to hook me. I was unfamiliar with Talitha Getty, but I was prompted to do some light research on her, so clearly some was interest generated. Good intention, good source material, moderate execution.

This was good but I didn't love it. If you like to read about the rock star life, you will love this book. The characters were very well written though and even if I couldn't relate to them, I could definitely understand them. The setting is also written so well, the richness of the words amplified by the playlist to put you right there.

Sister Stardust by Jane Green
I'm a fan of Jane Green's book, however Sister Stardust is a complete change from everything she's ever written. It shows how talented of a writer Green is, it is completely different from her usual fare and I became easily absorbed in the story. This was a worthwhile read, it reminded me of one of my favorite books, Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

I enjoyed this tale of Claire (or CeCe as she becomes known), a 19-year-old from a small English village who moves to London in the swinging 60s. By chance, she meets Talitha and John Paul Getty, and gets swept up in the sex, drugs, and rock & roll that made that era infamous. It‘s the lifestyle she thought she wanted before she knew just how dangerous it could be.

And IMO, the cover is gorgeous!

#bookspinbingo

This was an interesting and somewhat sad book. Inspired by true events, a woman reflects growing up in the 60s and her time with Talitha Getty. Drugs, sex and rock and roll. It was a decent book. I read this for a book club.

TFW you go shopping for a friend‘s bday, and can‘t resist picking up a few things for #yourshelf. Thanks for the recommendations #BookPeople!

I enjoyed this. 3.5 out of 5 🌟. A fictional character is dropped into the real life story of Paul and Talitha Getty and the drug hazed, swinging music scene of the 60s. Daisy Jones vibes for sure.

What are the odds an author would writ 2 books with titles I mixed up

Through a series of ridiculous occurrences, Claire, or Cece as she becomes known, winds up in Marrakech at the palace home of Paul and Talitha Getty. She crosses paths with some of the biggest icons of the day. Cece is like the Zelig of the hippie era. She seemed awfully unaware of the times even for someone from a small English town and it seemed like the author put her in contrived situations just to name drop. Almost a pan

PLEASE NOTE. The book I reviewed was Sister Stardust NOT Sunshine Sisters. Apologies

Some fun Sunday morning reading in bed.

Review is up on my blog. Check it out!

https://reecaspieces.com/2022/04/05/sister-stardust-by-jane-green-janegreen-book...

This is a glimpse into the real lives of John Paul Getty Jr. and his wife Talitha Getty during their time in Marrakesh in the 1960's. The author has fictionalized a young woman, Claire, and dropped her into their lives. It was a fun read and I enjoyed the character of Claire as she got swept away by the new lifestyle. It reminded me some of “Daisy Jones and the Six“, although it wasn't quite that good. I gave it 3.5/5 stars.

The narration had one too many "if only I knew how the story would end" moments for my personal taste, but this was an engrossing portrayal of one girl getting swept into the Swinging Sixties. Kinda wish she'd gone even farther, but the story works as is. #historicalfiction