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How to do really bad things!
What's a woman to wear when she kills her husband? Or plays her detective for a sap? And ultimately, what's the appropriate ensemble for facing a firing squad? Who is the femme fatale? Since time began, every culture has obsessed about her; women have wished to be her, and men - the dumb clucks - have connived to control her. Drawing on examples from history to Hollywood, this tongue-in-cheek book presents a new appraisal of feminine power: Revealing how any woman can lay claim to her fatale birthright and have a hell of a lot of fun doing it. Original Sins is a guide for the woman who'd rather track her prey than be tied to the tracks. Written by Kim Krizan, the Academy Award-nominated co-writer and creator of the Before Sunrise film series.
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Flapper
- A Madcap Story of Sex, Style, Celebrity, and the Women Who Made America Modern
- De: Joshua Zeitz
- Narrado por: Daniella Rabbani
- Duración: 11 h y 1 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 90
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 77
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 77
Blithely flinging aside the Victorian manners that kept her disapproving mother corseted, the New Woman of the 1920's puffed cigarettes, snuck gin, hiked her hemlines, danced the Charleston, and necked in roadsters. More important, she earned her own keep, controlled her own destiny, and secured liberties that modern women take for granted. Her newfound freedom heralded a radical change in American culture.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good Book, Poor Performance
- De redsrule1 en 03-16-14
De: Joshua Zeitz
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The Sum of Our Days
- De: Isabel Allende
- Narrado por: Blair Brown, Isabel Allende
- Duración: 11 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 51
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 46
Isabel Allende reconstructs the painful reality of her own life in the wake of the tragic death of her daughter, Paula. Narrated with warmth, humor, exceptional candor, and wisdom, this remarkable memoir is as exuberant and as full of life as its creator. Allende bares her soul while sharing her thoughts on love, marriage, motherhood, spirituality and religion, infidelity, addiction, and memory - and recounts stories of the wildly eccentric, strong-minded, and eclectic tribe she gathers around her and lovingly embraces as a new kind of family.
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5 out of 5 stars
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She does not disappoint
- De ChiChi's Rule en 06-01-22
De: Isabel Allende
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City of Girls
- A Novel
- De: Elizabeth Gilbert
- Narrado por: Blair Brown
- Duración: 15 h y 8 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 24,578
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 22,010
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 21,906
Beloved author Elizabeth Gilbert returns to fiction with a unique love story set in the New York City theater world during the 1940s. Told from the perspective of an older woman as she looks back on her youth with both pleasure and regret (but mostly pleasure), City of Girls explores themes of female sexuality and promiscuity, as well as the idiosyncrasies of true love. In 1940, nineteen-year-old Vivian Morris has just been kicked out of Vassar College, owing to her lackluster freshman-year performance.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A strong story
- De Anita Kristensen en 06-08-19
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Humboldt's Gift
- De: Saul Bellow
- Narrado por: Christopher Hurt
- Duración: 18 h y 5 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 229
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 156
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 155
For years, they were the best of friends: the grand, erratic Humboldt and the ambitious young Charlie. But now Humboldt has died a failure, and Charlie's success-ridden life has taken various turns for the worse. Then Humboldt acts from the grave to change Charlie's life: he has left Charlie something in his will.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Book, Great Reader
- De Scott en 05-10-08
De: Saul Bellow
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Save Me the Waltz
- De: Zelda Fitzgerald
- Narrado por: Jennifer Van Dyck
- Duración: 8 h y 37 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 77
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 69
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 69
Save Me the Waltz is the first and only novel by the wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald. During the years when Fitzgerald was working on Tender Is the Night, Zelda Fitzgerald was preparing her own story, which parallels the narrative of her husband, throwing a fascinating light on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s life and work. In its own right, it is a vivid and moving story: the confessions of a famous, slightly doomed glamour girl of the affluent 1920s, which captures the spirit of an era.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Audio is a great platform for Zelda's writing--
- De Renee LaBonte-Jones en 10-30-16
De: Zelda Fitzgerald
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Myra Breckinridge
- A Novel (Myra and Myron, Book 1)
- De: Gore Vidal, Camille Paglia - introduction
- Narrado por: Michelle Hendley, Camille Paglia
- Duración: 6 h y 59 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 69
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 55
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 54
"I am Myra Breckinridge, whom no man will ever possess." So begins the irresistible testimony of the luscious instructor of Empathy and Posture at Buck Loner's Academy of Drama and Modeling. Myra has a secret that only her surgeon shares; a passion for classic Hollywood films, which she regards as the supreme achievements of Western culture; and a sacred mission to bring heteronormative civilization to its knees. Fifty years after its first publication unleashed gales of laughter, delight, and ferocious dissent, Myra's moment to instruct and delight has once again arrived.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Well performed
- De Kenny D en 06-08-19
De: Gore Vidal, y otros
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The Price of Illusion
- A Memoir
- De: Joan Juliet Buck
- Narrado por: Joan Juliet Buck
- Duración: 15 h y 18 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 47
From Joan Juliet Buck, former editor-in-chief of Paris Vogue, comes a dazzling memoir: a fabulous account of four decades spent in the creative heart of London, New York, Los Angeles, and Paris, chronicling Buck's quest to discover the difference between glitter and gold, illusion and reality, and what looks like happiness from the thing itself.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Narcissistic name dropper
- De Marlette en 12-03-19
De: Joan Juliet Buck
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What Would Frida Do?
- A Guide to Living Boldly
- De: Arianna Davis
- Narrado por: Marisa Blake
- Duración: 5 h y 24 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 76
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 66
Revered as much for her fierce spirit as she is for her art, Frida Kahlo stands today as a brazen symbol of daring creativity. She was a woman ahead of her time whose paintings have earned her generations of admirers around the globe. But perhaps her greatest work of art was her own life. What Would Frida Do? explores the feminist icon's signature style, outspoken politics, and boldness in love and art, even in the face of pain and heartbreak.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I was excited
- De Edgar E Armendariz en 01-14-21
De: Arianna Davis
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500 Funny Quotes for Women
- Inspirational Quotes to Boost Your Mood Instantly & Make Your Day a Little Happier!
- De: Stan Hardy
- Narrado por: Jill Rolls
- Duración: 1 h y 32 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 35
Funny quotes are great; they allow us to take a quick break, relax, and take life a bit easier. And who doesn’t need those in today’s hectic life? Whether you are looking for an innovative way to cheer yourself up and deal with the daily stresses, stay focused and motivated, or simply trying to find a fantastic gift for a friend or a loved one, 500 Funny Quotes for Women could be a perfect choice!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Made me smile.
- De Lyvon Netherton en 04-13-24
De: Stan Hardy
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Furious Love
- Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of the Century
- De: Sam Kashner, Nancy Schoenberger
- Narrado por: Paul Boehmer
- Duración: 17 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 171
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 113
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 114
He was a tough-guy Welshman softened by the affections of a breathtakingly beautiful woman; she was a modern-day Cleopatra madly in love with her own Mark Antony. For nearly a quarter of a century, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton were Hollywood royalty, and their fiery romance - often called "the marriage of the century" - was the most notorious, publicized, and celebrated love affair of its day.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Paul Boehmer needs more practice
- De Brenda Miller en 06-16-10
De: Sam Kashner, y otros
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Vanderbilt
- The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty
- De: Anderson Cooper, Katherine Howe
- Narrado por: Anderson Cooper
- Duración: 8 h y 50 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,527
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,796
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,769
New York Times best-selling author and journalist Anderson Cooper teams with New York Times best-selling historian and novelist Katherine Howe to chronicle the rise and fall of a legendary American dynasty - his mother’s family, the Vanderbilts.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Interesting Approach to a Well Known History
- De HistoryNerd en 09-24-21
De: Anderson Cooper, y otros
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The Barbizon
- The Hotel that Set Women Free
- De: Paulina Bren
- Narrado por: Andi Arndt
- Duración: 9 h y 21 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 390
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 335
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 332
Welcome to New York’s legendary hotel for women, the Barbizon. Liberated after WWI from home and hearth, women flocked to New York City during the Roaring Twenties. But even as women’s residential hotels became the fashion, the Barbizon stood out; it was designed for young women with artistic aspirations, and included soaring art studios and soundproofed practice rooms. More importantly still, with no men allowed beyond the lobby, the Barbizon signaled respectability, a place where a young woman of a certain class could feel at home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Very Enjoyable Non Fiction, Mostly Easy Listening
- De Frank Donnelly en 03-23-21
De: Paulina Bren
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Cocaine Blues
- De: Kerry Greenwood
- Narrado por: Stephanie Daniel
- Duración: 5 h y 48 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 4,010
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,465
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,456
It's the end of the roaring twenties, and the exuberant and Honourable Phryne Fisher is dancing and gaming with gay abandon. But she becomes bored with London and the endless round of parties. In search of excitement, she sets her sights on a spot of detective work in Melbourne, Australia. And so mystery and the beautiful Russian dancer, Sasha de Lisse, appear in her life. From then on it's all cocaine and communism until her adventure reaches its steamy end in the Turkish baths of Little Lonsdale Street.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A series that just gets better
- De Barbara Kindle Customer en 02-01-11
De: Kerry Greenwood
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More Die of Heartbreak
- De: Saul Bellow
- Narrado por: Ramiz Monsef
- Duración: 12 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 45
Kenneth Trachtenberg, an eccentric and witty native of Paris, travels to the Midwest to spend time with his famous American uncle, a world-renowned botanist and self-described "plant visionary". After numerous affairs and failed relationships, the restless Uncle Benn seeks a settled existence in the form of marriage - but tying the knot again opens the door to a host of new torments.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A great book
- De John A. en 03-16-22
De: Saul Bellow
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Myrna Loy
- Being and Becoming
- De: James Kotsilibas-Davis, Myrna Loy
- Narrado por: Holly Palance
- Duración: 15 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 44
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 43
The actress recalls her long, rich, and varied career in Hollywood, on the stage, and as a political activist.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great actress, great person, great book.
- De MikeEC en 10-15-20
De: James Kotsilibas-Davis, y otros
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Kiss and Tell
- De: Shannon Tweed, Jules McCarron
- Narrado por: Shannon Tweed
- Duración: 3 h y 51 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 352
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 287
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 282
In this long-awaited autobiography, one of the most beautiful women in the world tells her story, from growing up on a mink ranch in Newfoundland with six brothers and sisters to raising two children with a rock star in Beverly Hills. One of the most popular and best-known Playboy pin-ups ever, Shannon Tweed burst on the scene in the 80s as Playmate of the Year and Hugh Hefner's love interest. She soon became a successful actress, appearing in countless movies and television series.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Interesting listen.
- De KRG en 01-22-11
De: Shannon Tweed, y otros
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Original Sins
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Total4 out of 5 stars
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Ejecución4 out of 5 stars
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Historia4 out of 5 stars
- Patrick M.
- 10-27-19
Dressed to Kill
I was given a promotional copy of this audiobook in exchange for an unbiased review, so here goes.
This audiobook walks you through a somewhat fictionally embellished and satirized history of the Femme Fatale, from ancient archetypes, through historical figures to screen sirens and the women who portrayed them in movies. The range of the characters both fictional and real, presented each in short little vignettes, is substantial and very entertaining. (Did you know Mata Hari was a Dutch woman? I didn't).
The cast of real and fictional characters reserached by author Kim Krizan includes names such as Eve, Cleopatra, Lillie Langtry, Theda Bara, Scarlett O'Hara, Greta Garbo, Catwoman, Faye Dunaway, Madonna, Britney Spears and many more.
Interspersed between these vignettes are descriptions of the perfect Femme Fatale attire for every occasion. These were a bit reminiscent of American Psycho Patrick Bateman's endless ramblings about beauty products. In these descriptions, the true meaning of "dressed to kill" is revealed.
Stephanie Nemeth-Parker, a new name on Audible as a narrator with only this title under her belt so far, has the perfect voice for this performance: Calm, warm, low, sexy and seductive with a hint of dripping sarcasm and irony. She performs the text very well, and the audio production is very good. However, I did set the speed to 1.25 after a while because at normal speed, the narration was too slow for my personal taste. I hope she does some sci-fi or fantasy books in the future, because I'd love to hear that.
All in all, a very enjoyable, entertaining and thorough examination of Femme Fatales throughout history and, for a man such as myself, very insightful and enlightening
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