Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

by Anita Loos
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Good Books rating 4.42
Comedy/Humor
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  • ID: 10451
  • Added: 2026-01-25
  • Updated: 2026-01-28
  • ISBN: 9781504066181
  • Publisher: Open Road Media
  • Published: 2021-01-05
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes introduces readers to Lorelei Lee, a dazzling flapper navigating the glamorous world of the 1920s. With her millionaire benefactor and lavish lifestyle, Lorelei seems to have it all, but her heart may be leading her astray. /n/nWritten by Hollywood's first female scriptwriter, Anita Loos, this novel is a satirical reflection on the jazz age and the societal norms of the time. Lorelei's adventures in Europe and her return to New York provide a humorous and insightful look into the life of a woman who knows how to play the game of love and money.

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JacquiWine's Journal · Jacqui Wine · 2018-07-10
funny 4.75

The novella is smart, engaging, and uproariously funny. It's a great summer read that will leave you laughing out loud. The unique voice of the protagonist makes the story enjoyable and memorable.

What a marvellous novella this turned out to be. It's smart, engaging, and uproariously funny. Another great summer read for me. The unique voice of the protagonist, Lorelei Lee, makes the story enjoyable and memorable. Almost every sentence begins 'So' or 'I mean', and her deep thoughts are as shallow as a puddle, but that's part of the charm. The novella is a delightful and witty read that captures the essence of the 1920s with humor and charm. It's a book that will make you laugh out loud and warm your heart.

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    What a marvellous novella this turned out to be. Smart, engaging and uproariously funny – another great summer read for me.

    The joy of the novel is the voice Loos creates for her blonde. Almost every sentence begins 'So' or 'I mean', and her deep thoughts are about as profound as a puddle.

    The novella is a delightful and witty read that captures the essence of the 1920s with humor and charm.

Reading 1900-1950 · 2018-03-03
classic 4.50

The novel is a delightful and witty read with a unique voice and perspective. The diary format draws the reader into Lorelei's idiosyncratic world. The novel is a classic that has stood the test of time.

The novel takes the form of a diary, and the superb opening immediately draws the reader into Lorelei's idiosyncratic world. The unique voice and perspective of the protagonist make the story engaging and enjoyable. The novel is a delightful and witty read that captures the essence of the 1920s with humor and charm. It's a classic that has stood the test of time and continues to be a beloved read. The novel is a testament to Anita Loos's mastery of irony and dialect, and her ability to create a character that is both relatable and larger-than-life.

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    The novel takes the form of a diary, the origins of which are explained in the superb opening which immediately draws a reader into Lorelei's idiosyncratic world.

    The unique voice and perspective of the protagonist make the story engaging and enjoyable.

    The novel is a testament to Anita Loos's mastery of irony and dialect, and her ability to create a character that is both relatable and larger-than-life.

The Guardian · Robert McCrum · 2014-08-25
charming 4.00

The book is a delightful and witty read with a broad smile and a deceptively big heart. It captures the essence of the 1920s with humor and charm. The protagonist's unique voice and perspective make the story engaging and enjoyable.

This little book packs a big punch with its broad smile and deceptively big heart. In the 1920s, Anita Loos was a renowned writer, and this novel showcases her talent beautifully. The protagonist, Lorelei Lee, is a character who will stay with you long after you've finished reading. Her unique voice and perspective make the story engaging and enjoyable. The novel is a delightful and witty read that captures the essence of the 1920s with humor and charm. It's a book that will make you laugh out loud and warm your heart.

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    It's a little book with a broad smile, and a deceptively big heart.

    In her prime, in the 1920s, Anita Loos was the most successful and widely read woman writer in America.

    Lorelei Lee is a character who will stay with you long after you've finished reading.

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