Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann
Three women struggle with fame, fortune, and addiction in 1960s New York City.
Summary
Valley of the Dolls is a 1966 novel by American writer Jacqueline Susann. It follows the lives of three women, Anne Welles, Neely O'Hara, and Jennifer North, as they struggle with fame, fortune, and addiction in 1960s New York City. The novel was a commercial success, spending 28 consecutive weeks at the top of the New York Times Best Seller list and becoming the bestselling novel of 1966.
Interpretation
Valley of the Dolls is a cautionary tale about the dangers of fame and fortune. It is a story of three women who are driven to the brink of destruction by their own ambition and the temptations of the glamorous world they inhabit. The novel is a critique of the shallow and materialistic values of the 1960s, and a warning about the consequences of succumbing to them.
Who is this book for?
Valley of the Dolls is a novel for adults, particularly those interested in the 1960s and the glamour and excess of the era.
Keywords
Fame, Fortune, Addiction, 1960s, New York City