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City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
Audiobook
Book Specifications
- Runtime: 15 hours 8 minutes
- Narrator: Blair Brown
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group (2019)
- Genre: Historical Fiction
- ISBN: 9781984888471
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A bold exploration of the 1940s New York City theater world told from the perspective of an older woman looking back on her youth with pleasure and regret.
In 1940, nineteen-year-old Vivian Morris is sent to Manhattan to live with her Aunt Peg, owner of the flamboyant and crumbling Lily Playhouse. Vivian is quickly introduced to an unconventional cosmos of charismatic characters, including fun-chasing showgirls, actors, writers, and a no-nonsense stage manager. When Vivian makes a personal mistake that results in a professional scandal, her new world is turned upside down, forcing her to rebuild her understanding of autonomy and human connection. Now eighty-nine years old, Vivian recalls how the events of those years altered the course of her life. The narrative respects the grueling, hands-on labor of theatrical production while celebrating female agency.
Why You’ll Love This Audiobook
Blair Brown’s masterful narration captures the reflective wisdom of an older Vivian recounting her history with commanding grace. She brings a grounded authenticity to the novel, navigating the loud, extroverted energy and colorful personalities of the 1940s Broadway scene. This 15-hour and 8-minute performance is an excellent choice for listeners interested in the complex interpersonal dynamics of artistic collaboration and the women who defied social rules to forge their own freedom.
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