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kezzlou85
Diva: A Novel | Daisy Goodwin
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Pickpick

This was an interesting read. I knew of some of the characters but not Maria's role in the story. She led quite the life and this was told thoughtfully through the story but it did seem to drag on a little at times. I think I was expecting a little more drama. I did grow to love Maria and her strength that develops more throughout the story. The ending in particular was so well written.

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Smarkies
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Reportage from around the 1960s. Gives a view of Poland post Stalin. There is a general sense of decay in all the pieces and each piece has hidden depths.
A book to be dipped into and read when the mood fits.
#1962

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marleed
Diva: A Novel | Daisy Goodwin
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Pickpick

I‘m fascinated by mid 19th century socialites (Babe Paley being my fav and she gets a shout-out here.) To my chagrin I did not know of Maria Callas and her impact on opera. I didn‘t feel like this book succeeded in making these IRL characters compelling. But I have to at least give it a slow pick because it led me to over 5 fascinating hours of subsequent YouTube and googled interviews and documentaries.

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TheBookHippie
Diva: A Novel | Daisy Goodwin
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🎶 https://w.lnk.to/diva

So fun to have a playlist of one of my favorite opera singers tied to the fun book I just read 🎶🎤🎹🎵🎼 #TuesdayTunes

TieDyeDude Fun! I like when authors, movie studios, band, etc, go to the effort of making playlists to promote their projects/interests. 1mo
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TheBookHippie
Diva: A Novel | Daisy Goodwin
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💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
I fell in love with Opera because of Maria Callas
This book was a good snapshot
I have massive Opera knowledge but also of Maria and all of the people mentioned due to my age, life experience and love of the Opera world. I cannot speak to know if this would be good without that background.

LeahBergen What a pretty photo! 1mo
kspenmoll My grandfather adored Maria Callas so much that he boldly tried to call her & let her know that. I was with him when he tried to get through to her, knowing he had not much of a chance. (edited) 1mo
TheBookHippie @LeahBergen 💛💛💛 1mo
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SilversReviews
Diva: A Novel | Daisy Goodwin
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Thank you to @carolkathrynfitzgerald of bookreporter.com and Word of Mouth for the win

@macmillanusa
@stmartinspress
@daisygeorgiatraill

TheBookHippie I got this today as well! Cannot wait to read it! 2mo
SilversReviews @TheBookHippie Did you win it as well? 2mo
TheBookHippie @SilversReviews No I purchased it. I love opera and Maria. 2mo
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lazydaizee
Lime Street Blues | Maureen Lee
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A story that will take you back in time. To read my review on this interesting book please click on the link below
https://hubpages.com/literature/lime-street-blues
#music
#rockandroll
#socialhistory
#historicalfiction
#popularmusic

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Karisa
Diva: A Novel | Daisy Goodwin
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Imagine a life of tremendous fame and unparalleled singing talent. Diva shows the life of Maria Callas vividly. Filled with celebrities and abuse, her life was like a soap opera. I went into this book not knowing much about her but feel like I have a better appreciation for her strength. The audiobook is well performed by Lorelei King who took on a challenge bringing so many famous voices to life (Onassis, Monroe. . .).

TheBookHippie I love her and I preordered this. So glad to hear it is good! 2mo
Crazeedi I saw this one and definitely want to read!! 2mo
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Karisa
Diva: A Novel | Daisy Goodwin
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#FactfromFiction
The famous opera singer Maria Callas actually was using a stage last name (real name Kalogeropoulos) and was pregnant at one point with Aristotle Onassis‘ child while he was still married to a lady named Tina. 🫣

Her life seems like a soap opera according to this historical fiction book! @ShyBookOwl

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robinb
Diva: A Novel | Daisy Goodwin
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Bailedbailed

I almost never do this (and I am sure that many will enjoy it), but I bailed at 30% on this ARC. From all the hype I‘ve been getting on it I felt sure I would love it and was looking forward to it. It is a “loose” biography spanning roughly 20 years of the famed opera singer Maria Callas‘ life. We have small excerpts of her childhood with a domineering, scheming mother, her amazing career and her obsessive and ultimately heartbreaking 9-year 🔻

robinb affair with Aristotle Onassis. While I did make it to their first couple of meetings, I did not get to the actual affair. So yeah, there‘s a lot I missed, and I‘m not ruling out going back to it at some point. I won‘t go into detail here for those planning to read and won‘t give a rating because of my DNF. I might mention a little more on GR just to keep up with the “whens” and “whys”. I‘ll be interested to see what you all think of this one. 3mo
Librarybelle I struggled with her book about Victoria, though I know others who loved it. Her writing style may not be for me. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 3mo
robinb @Librarybelle That‘s actually a big thing for me with this, too. I haven‘t read her before so didn‘t really know what to expect. It wasn‘t my whole issue, but definitely one. I‘m actually a little relieved to see that some on GR had the same takeaway as I did. Thanks for sharing! 😊 (edited) 3mo
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