Reviews for Still Holding

The average rating for Still Holding based on 2 reviews is 2.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2016-08-10 00:00:00 Leonard Norris This book starts off as a humorous portrait of the silliness of living in Hollywood, either as a famous movie star, an aspiring actress, or an obsessed fan. I found it difficult to follow in the beginning because the focus switches quickly and often, and there are a lot of characters and relationships to keep track of. It often reads more like a movie script than a novel - which makes sense, since Wagner has written and directed films - and would probably function well as a movie. But once I got used to the writing style - the quick shifts of viewpoint, the occasional stream of consciousness - I enjoyed the book. The plot weaves all over the place, and it's difficult to predict what is going to happen to any of the characters. Things eventually get dark (very dark), and the sex, violence, and general obscenity sometimes felt gratuitous, particularly in the case of Kit's dad. Most of it was believable, since the story is largely about people being damaged past a point of no return; my main complaint was that Burke's recurring litany of slurs felt over-the-top and unnecessary. Still, the book explores some interesting topics, one of the most interesting being the potential danger involved in pursuing happiness. An entertaining read; just be patient with the writing style, and keep a running glossary of named characters if your memory is as bad as mine.

Review # 2 was written on 2019-10-28 00:00:00 Martin Diez Aucun intérêt.