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A Stranger in the Mirror

Sidney Sheldon
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A Stranger in the Mirror

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

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Sidney Sheldon

A Stranger in the Mirror

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 1970s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Sidney Sheldon's A Stranger in the Mirror explores the lives of an ambitious comedian and a talented actress as they navigate the treacherous path to stardom, facing personal and professional challenges. Their intersecting journeys delve into themes of ambition, love, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of the entertainment industry.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

22,418 ratings

58%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Stranger in the Mirror by Sidney Sheldon captures the glitz and gloom of Hollywood with gripping drama and complex characters. Readers praised the fast-paced narrative and rich plot twists. Critics, however, noted clichéd characterizations and predictability in some parts. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of Sheldon's signature storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Stranger in the Mirror?

A reader who enjoys fast-paced, glamorous, and intricate plots with strong characters and surprising twists will appreciate Sidney Sheldon's A Stranger in the Mirror. Fans of Harold Robbins’ The Carpetbaggers and Jackie Collins’ Hollywood Wives will find this novel particularly engaging.

4.0

22,418 ratings

58%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 1970s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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