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by Wendy Holden (Author)
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  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Headline Review (7 Aug 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0755329767
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755329762
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.8 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 110,199 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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With a wry nod to her own nomination for the Literary Review's Bad Sex Award, Wendy Holden's third novel, Fame Fatale, explores what happens when the literati and the glitterati become entangled. Grace Armiger works for Hatto and Hatto, a crumbly old publisher who produce "books that no one reads" by "obscure and unsuccessful authors". When not tripping over Louis de Bernières at literary parties (something of an occupational hazard for all of the bookish types in this novel), Grace tries "interesting uninterested journalists" in Hatto's wares, usually with little success. If her professional life is a mess then her personal life is (surprise, surprise) even worse. Her ardent Marxist boyfriend Sion, the author of the catchily entitled thesis "Why New Labour are Bastards", is not above discarding his principles and his underpants to further his career. A fling with Hatto author Henry Moon, after one too many glasses of Pinot Grigio (Chardonnay is obviously passé in literary circles these days), leaves Grace feeling confused. Her best friend Ellie and diplomat mother, Lady Armiger, are not short of dating advice but her cleaner Maria (who may have just discovered the next Harry Potter) appears to be casting a very bizarre spell on her love life.

Add Champagne D'Vyne, Holden¹s stock vacuous socialite (this time she's gone spiritual); Belinda Black, a big-breasted, leather-skirted, tabloid hack; and Red Campion, an oh-so-sensitive (but possibly sex-addicted) movie star and wannabe writer and an array of familiar comic set pieces are in motion. Fans will delight in (and detractors will still hate) the bad puns, bad sex, slim plotting and an ending that is, without giving too much a way, pure Mills and Boon. Holden is never going to be Evelyn Waugh but there's enough satirical bite to this frothy celebrity romp to make it stand out from the crowd.--Travis Elborough --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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'Fiendishly funny satire' (Daily Mail )

‘Teeming with outlandishly randy characters...it bounces along with smart sendups of the literary scene and shows once again why Holden is a favourite on both sides of the Atlantic’ (Publishers Weekly )

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3.0 out of 5 stars good, but not in the same league as her other books, 3 Feb 2002
This review is from: Fame Fatale (Hardcover)
Having read all Wendy Holdens books, i couldnt wait for this one to come out.
Champagne is back with some other characters as well, but unfortunately this storyline doesnt seem to have the sparkle of 'simply divine' or 'Bad Heir day'

The so called Heroine of the tale made me want to shake her until her teeth cracked, she was just so blinking wet, I thought she would liven up but in the end she was totally predictable.

I eagerly await her next novel and hopefully the glamour and sparkle will be back, along with Champagne of course...

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars A helping of pretence, 31 Dec 2004
This review is from: Fame Fartale (Paperback)
Having not read any of Holden's previous novels, I assumed that this would be quite an amusing read, but I was quite wrong. Usually one to finish a 'girly' novel in the space of two days, I found I could not finish it.

This is probably due to my sheer boredom when faced with a book full of high-society characters and snooty mothers in the upper-crust areas of London. I thought this book would be more of a down-to-earth read. However good Holden's descriptive talent may be and brilliant her words, I did not find this at all light and/or funny. The plot drags.

However, this is my personal opinion, and below this review are others saying the exact opposite! I should have known this before purchasing the novel. Chick-lit writers such as Andrea Semple and Maria Beaumont have produced titles a lot more witty and funny than this. Far too superficial for my liking!

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Well worth your money, 7 Feb 2004
This review is from: Fame Fartale (Paperback)
I love this book. I started it in the morning and finished it in the afternoon. Could not put it down. Starts a bit slow but it is well worth reading through. I would definetely recommend it.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as Bad Heir Day
Liked the story line but hated the main character and hated Henry Moon, what saved this book was the fabulous Champagne D'Vyne, who, while u want to slap her, is hysterical... Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. Marcus

1.0 out of 5 stars At least I didn't pay for this. Libraries are great.
I didn't like the characters and the plot was unbelievable. I know I'm not convinced by a book when I find myself imagining the author sitting there writing, and in this case,... Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time
It's a sad society we live in when a book this bad becomes a bestseller. Constantly waiting for the climax (or even a bit of drama) and left disappointed from beginning to end... Read more
Published 12 months ago by L. Crampton

4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Although is wasn't my favourite of Holden's books, it is definitly worth reading. It follows Belinda and Grace, whose lives become interconnected. Read more
Published on 8 Jul 2005 by Mandy

4.0 out of 5 stars Possibly my favorite 'girly' book!!
This book is a wonderfull way to spend an evening at home or in the summer by the pool, its gentle character development allows you to really care about their funny adventures and... Read more
Published on 17 May 2004 by kate-alice

1.0 out of 5 stars Apalling, dismal, horrendous
There are two things about this book that are really fascinating...
1) how the hell this tripe ever got published, and
2) that the author is (supposedly) female when all the... Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as her others
The most curious thing about this book is the title. The book is not actually about fame at all. The blurb says: 'Belinda makes the A-list, while Grace finds fame thrust upon her... Read more
Published on 30 Jul 2003 by Jess

5.0 out of 5 stars Holden's best offering so far
This book is fantastic. The charcters are great, the innocent Grace with her Communist boyfriend with the breadcrumbs in the bed... Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2003 by Kirsty

5.0 out of 5 stars Rockin' good read!
You feel you know the characters - you may hate them or you may love them but you'll never feel indifference. This book is really a very very funny read. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2002 by A Friendly Face

1.0 out of 5 stars FEMME FATALE
Even worse than Pastures Nuveaux, totally boring, terrible characters, totally unbelievable, I came by it in error and I won't make the mistake of buying or trying to read another... Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2002

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