Garbo
by Barry Paris
If your idea of a real movie star is a woman who is extremely confused and confusing, then you probably like Greta Garbo. If your idea of a great biography is a 672-paged doorstop full of tedious details, then you’ll probably like Barry Paris’s Garbo. I’m not really a fan of the book or the actress herself—besides the darling comedy Ninotchka, which I like in spite of her.
Every rumor you’ve ever heard about the strange, reclusive star is explored in this very thorough biography. Her idiosyncrasies, aloofness, bisexuality, mood swings, and general disinterest in fame are documented in painstaking detail. The same information could have been cut down to half the pages, in my opinion. Then again, I’ve read over a dozen Marilyn Monroe biographies, which someone else might think would be boring. I just don’t happen to find Greta Garbo to be a very interesting person, or a very talented actress. You can’t win them all, and next time, I’ll try picking up a book on someone I actually like.
Be sure and check out Hot Toasty Rag's reviews of Greta Garbo's films here!
Every rumor you’ve ever heard about the strange, reclusive star is explored in this very thorough biography. Her idiosyncrasies, aloofness, bisexuality, mood swings, and general disinterest in fame are documented in painstaking detail. The same information could have been cut down to half the pages, in my opinion. Then again, I’ve read over a dozen Marilyn Monroe biographies, which someone else might think would be boring. I just don’t happen to find Greta Garbo to be a very interesting person, or a very talented actress. You can’t win them all, and next time, I’ll try picking up a book on someone I actually like.
Be sure and check out Hot Toasty Rag's reviews of Greta Garbo's films here!