Valley of the Dolls

by Jacqueline Susann

First published 1966

Aspiring actresses Anne, Neely, and Jennifer pursue fame, fortune, and love in the glittering world of New York showbusiness. As they reach the pinnacles of their careers, the seductive temptation of pills and booze drags them into a downward spiral of self-destruction. In this cautionary tale, the women learn the high price of success as they struggle to hold onto their dreams and each other.

Genres: fiction, drama, literary-fiction, addiction, 20th-century

Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful

Tropes: downward-spiral, friends-to-lovers

Setting: California, Hollywood, United States

Period: 20th-Century

442 pages · Hardcover · Newmarket Pr

Content warnings: addiction, substance-abuse

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