Z a novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler
Title: Z: a Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald
Author: Therese Anne Fowler
Score: 8/10
I absolutely loved this book! Having gone through a period of obsession with Gertrude Stein's 'Lost Generation', I had read a few books (Hemingway's 'A Moveable Feast' and Paula McLain's 'The Paris Wife') which made a few mentions of Zelda Fitzgerald which were not always flattering and I was intrigued by this 'crazy' woman.
Zelda Fitzgerald was a dancer, an artist, a writer and one of the few women at the time who refused to be in the shadow of their husband. Oh and also, she happened to be married to Scott Fizgerald.
The entire novel is an almost painful portrayal of the deterioration of their relationship, alongside some very raw depictions of Zelda's individual troubles: her desire to be known independently from her husband as well as her impatience and anger towards her husband's alcohol dependency.
Not many women will suddenly decide to become a ballet dancer at the age of 28 at the cost of practising 8-9 hours a day and not many women will succeed enough to get an offer from a professional company. This alone causes me to have the utmost respect for this most extra-ordinary woman and the novel that depicts her in a way she deserves to be depicted.
*The product artwork I use within this review is taken from Goodreads in order to identify the subject of the review. It is low enough in resolution such that it could not be used as counterfeit or pirated material.
Author: Therese Anne Fowler
Score: 8/10
Zelda Fitzgerald was a dancer, an artist, a writer and one of the few women at the time who refused to be in the shadow of their husband. Oh and also, she happened to be married to Scott Fizgerald.
The entire novel is an almost painful portrayal of the deterioration of their relationship, alongside some very raw depictions of Zelda's individual troubles: her desire to be known independently from her husband as well as her impatience and anger towards her husband's alcohol dependency.
Not many women will suddenly decide to become a ballet dancer at the age of 28 at the cost of practising 8-9 hours a day and not many women will succeed enough to get an offer from a professional company. This alone causes me to have the utmost respect for this most extra-ordinary woman and the novel that depicts her in a way she deserves to be depicted.
*The product artwork I use within this review is taken from Goodreads in order to identify the subject of the review. It is low enough in resolution such that it could not be used as counterfeit or pirated material.
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