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AN HOMAGE TO FEMALE FRIENDSHIP AND AMBITION. LA TIMESThey were an unlikely paira blond bombshell and a photographer determined to be taken seriouslybut Marilyn Monroe and Eve Arnold would make a deal that would change their lives in this dazzling new novel from the national bestselling author of Mrs. Poe and The Woman with the Cure.In 1952, Norma Jeane Baker follows documentary photographer Eve Arnold into a powder room on the night they first meet. She has a proposition for her. Norma Jeane created Marilyn Monroe to be photographed, and she wants Eve to do it. Eve is better than anyone shes seen at revealing a persons inner truth. Together they can help each other. Together, she says, they can make something brilliant.Skeptical of this cipher of a young woman, Eve demurs. Shes looking for more serious subjects than this ambitious starlet. But she keeps getting drawn back into Marilyns orbit, and the women come to recognize something in each othersomething fundamental. Nothing will get in the way of what they want, and when Marilyns star takes off to teetering heights, neither will ever be the same.A lavish and transporting novel, When We Were Brilliant captures the halcyon days of an icon and the grit of women determining their own futures as it explores the exceptional and complicated friendship between Marilyn Monroe and Eve Arnold.
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'When We Were Brilliant' is such a thoughtful read! The way the author captures those formative years brought back so many memories of my own youth. I found myself lost in the pages, reminiscing about simpler times. A great gift for anyone who loves reflective stories.
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Fatima El-Sayed
Thoughtful and Insightful!
This book is a gem! I bought it for my book club, and we all loved the themes of nostalgia and growth. The writing style is beautiful, and it really made us think about our own memories. Definitely would read more from this author.
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Marcus Johnson
Good, but not groundbreaking
I enjoyed 'When We Were Brilliant,' but it felt a bit slow at times. Some chapters dragged on longer than necessary, and I wished for more engaging moments. Still, it had some beautiful reflections about growing up that made it worth reading.
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Sofia Martinez
Perfect for a Quiet Evening
I read 'When We Were Brilliant' in one sitting! It’s so engaging and relatable, especially if you’ve ever felt nostalgic about life's transitions. The pacing is great, and I loved the emotional depth of the narrative. Highly recommend for a cozy read at home.
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Jake Thompson
Disappointed by the Hype
Honestly, I expected more from 'When We Were Brilliant.' The premise was promising, but I found it hard to connect with the characters. Maybe it just wasn't for me, but I wouldn't say it lived up to its hype. Wouldn't recommend to those looking for fast-paced reads.
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