Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
by Anita Loos

Name: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Brand: Anita Loos
SKU: 9780871294128
Rating: 3.93 (1483 reviews)

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What readers are saying

Readers enjoy the humorous and satirical nature of the book, finding it a delightful exploration of societal norms through the eyes of its cunning protagonist, Lorelei Lee. Many appreciate its witty language and entertaining narrative style, noting how it reflects the jazzy era of the 1920s. However, some feel that the plot lacks depth and that the character of Lorelei can be frustrating at times, as her antics sometimes seem shallow.

Witty and clever writingDelightful exploration of societyFun and entertaining readPlot lacks depth

Synopsis

This delirious 1925 Jazz Age classic introduced readers to Lorelei Lee, the small-town girl from Little Rock, who has become one of the most timeless characters in American fiction.

Outrageous and charming, this not-so-dumb blonde has been portrayed on stage and screen by Carol Channing and Marilyn Monroe and has become the archetype of the footloose, good-hearted gold digger (not that she sees herself that way).

Masquerading as her diaries, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes follows Lorelei as she entertains suitors across Europe before returning home to marry a millionaire.

In this delightfully droll and witty book, Lorelei s glamorous pragmatism shines, as does Anita Loos s mastery of irony and dialect.

A craze in its day and with ageless appeal, this new Liveright edition puts Lorelei back where she belongs: front and center.