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4.0 out of 5 stars
Not Your Average Young Actress Novel, September 27, 2008
This review is from: All About Vee (Paperback)
Veronica May, better known as Vee, has always been a daddy's girl. Now Daddy is remarrying and Veronica feels replaced so she sets off to Hollywood, to follow her dreams of being an actress and to follow in her deceased mother's footsteps.
Vee moves in with her old best friend, who had graduated early to pursue her own acting dream, and with her advice, Vee begins taking yoga, acting classes, and starts working at the local coffee shop.
Of course, not everything goes as planned. With an unexpected romance, a backstabbing best friend, and all the drama that comes with being in Hollywood, Vee begins to wonder whether or not she'll ever make it in the acting world, especially when they're not exactly open to plus-sized actors.
All About Vee was, to use a single word, unexpected. I didn't realize there'd be so much depth in the novel, despite it's length. I figured it'd be something between Gossip Girl and Secrets of my Hollywood Life but it was something so much better than that.
The characters were well-developed and relatable and the prose was well-written. You could really feel yourself being transported into the story and it was so easy to relate to Vee, as well as the other characters. The plot itself was original and not your average take on an up-and-coming actress. There was nothing about being rich or having the right look or anything you usually find in those novels. The romance was also very realistic and though it was a bit predictable, I really did enjoy it.
I would definitely recommend All About Vee to everyone, especially if you have an interest in acting, Hollywood, or just want to read something fun.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Feel-Good Hollywood Fun!, January 5, 2010
ALL ABOUT VEE is the quintessential feel-good read, with a great message and the perfect blend of romance and fun! Its greatest strength, of course, lies in its protagonist. Veronica keeps it real; her reactions, emotions, and actions are the genuine ones of that girl behind the counter who you just know will make a great friend.
I was also appreciative of the fact that this book wasn't completely about Vee trying to overcome her body image issues. Yes, it's mentioned, as it rightfully should be--prejudiced judgments, unfortunately, still exists everywhere in all forms--but through it all Veronica remains true to herself. She is not easily broken by harsh words, and insteads picks herself up and looks forward to the future, where she'll kick everyone else's undeserving butts in auditions and make a name for herself out of her real talent. You'll want to cheer for Veronica as she develops through this lovely little book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
This book is wonderful, must read..., July 11, 2009
This review is from: All About Vee (Paperback)
After reading Purtill's first novel, I got my hands on a copy of Vee and it's a great read, something about the turn of phrase of this author that I really love, great story, wonderfully written.
This one's a charmer and I wish I'd read it sooner. Read a whole bunch of other crap I didn't really care for.
So now I wonder, what will be next for this author? For me there's nothing cooler than finding an author before they become popular and knowing I got there first, before everyone else discovered my find. Next book please.
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