Wow! When I first got this book, I was just curious as to who all was listed. It was a great read. I learned a lot of new things and about new people that I wasn't sure which way they leaned. It was a very entertaining read.

I found this book fascinating. I am only sorry for the way Hollywood was so focused on the stars of Hollywood. The interviews were great though the actresses were reluctant or danced around questions to their sexuality. This is classic Hollywood. Hadleigh did a great job of interviewing and writing this.

It's great to finally know about these women and their lives even though it is only a small picture of the women. Even now, I think it is difficult for lesbian actresses to be out especially if they new to the business. I recommend anyone reading this even if it's only for entertainment.

Review of Hollywood Lesbians: From Garbo to Foster by Bose Hadleigh

Collection of chapters dedicated to famous Hollywood lesbians from different generations. The chapters range from in-depth interviews (for example, Ann B. Davies') to collated data from, sometimes anonymous, sources (Jodie Foster). It's interesting to see diverse approaches to coming out and publicity choices from these famous lesbians though I was expecting some analysis or an underlying thread to give the book a unity.

An ok read if you are into Hollywood gossip. 2.5 star rating.

ARC provided by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.