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The Glimmer Palace book review

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The Glimmer Palace by Beatrice Colin
The Glimmer Palace

By: Beatrice Colin

2008; 416 pages

Rating: 4

"The Glimmer Palace" is a stunning story that follows Lilly Nelly Aphrodite throughout her life (which spans both world wars).

Lilly Nelly Aphrodite journeys from orphanage to stardom in early 20th century Berlin. Her story evokes every possible emotion and the atmosphere described in the story is one that makes you feel as if you are there experiencing it.

There are certain aspects of "The Glimmer Palace" that make reading it predictable. And, the chapter beginnings do not seem to really flow with either the book or the chapters themselves.

If you ever had any interest in Germany during the beginning of the 20th century, then "The Glimmer Palace" takes you there. Colin's writing stirs the soul and transports the reader through time.

I recommend that you read "The Glimmer Palace". But bear in mind as you do that Colin mixes fact with fiction (she says so herself at the end). And, it is still possible to watch some of the movies mentioned in the book. (I've seen 'Metropolis' and 'Das Kabinett Dr. Caligari'.)

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