It’s the Roaring Twenties and Olive McCormick has left home for the bright lights of New York City, determined to be a showgirl in the Ziegfeld Follies. Even though she’s talented, it takes everything she has to make it, and when she does, she becomes a star. Surrounded by admirers and constant excitement, it’s more than Olive ever dreamed dreamed of. Just when she thinks life couldn’t get nay better, she meets Archie Carmichael, the man of her dreams. Even better, he’s supportive of her need to be independent, a modern woman. She accepts his marriage proposal, only to find that he’s changed his tune. Will she sacrifice her career and her independence for marriage? A delightful story that put me in mind of my grandmother who was evidently quite a Flapper!

My audiobook yesterday was The Show Girl and it was the perfect listen for my day! Set in the 1920s, it’s the story of Olive, a young woman from the Midwest who wants to become a star in NYC. She’s a gifted singer and dancer and she’s determined to use her talents to become a star with the Ziegfeld Follies. When she’s made it and thinks she has it all, she meets handsome and wealthy Archie, and then her plans go sideways.
Where are the historical fiction fans? 🙋🏻‍♀️This character driven novel is absolutely for you. The author has created such a vivid depiction of being a show girl in the roaring twenties. It’s intense and vibrant, emotional and entertaining. There’s family drama, romance, secrets, and trauma, and if you’re an audiobook listener, it’s an excellent narration. And that cover! 🤩
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The 1920s had great economic prosperity and was concerned a time of reckless, carefree living for many. Like it’s name, The roaring 20’s was a decade that began with a roar and ended with a crash.
The story takes place mostly in New York when a young woman wants to make it big as a show girl. She determined, stubborn, and in my opinion unlikeable. A lot happens and a lot of it was reckless. It kept reminding me of Hollywood and all the partying.
I really wanted to like this more but I couldn’t connect with the heroine. This isn’t a interesting time in history for me and that could be a reason I didn’t enjoy it more. I’d personally never want to be a show girl or drink the way they did back then. I hope this was helpful.
This was a audiobook for me and was narrated by Imani Jade Powers. She did a great job.
Thanks Macmillan Audio via Netgalley.