The Carpetbaggers
The Carpetbaggers
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Brief
Beta688
Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Mystery & Crime FictionCalifornia • 1920s-1960s
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Carpetbaggers by Harold Robbins follows a young businessman who pursues power and wealth in the early 20th-century aviation and film industries. The narrative intertwines ambition, personal struggles, and relationships against a backdrop of American entrepreneurship and societal change.
Gritty
Adventurous
Emotional
Spicy
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Carpetbaggers by Harold Robbins is a captivating saga of ambition and excess set in Hollywood. The novel is praised for its fast-paced, engaging storytelling and vivid character portrayals. However, some critics point to its reliance on sensationalism and lack of depth. Despite this, many find it an entertaining glimpse into a bygone era of glamour and intrigue.
Who Should Read The Carpetbaggers?
Readers who enjoy The Carpetbaggers by Harold Robbins are likely fans of racy, fast-paced narratives and glamour-filled sagas. They might also appreciate the dramatic and complex characters found in books like Jackie Collins's Hollywood Wives and Sidney Sheldon's Master of the Game.
6,035 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
688
Novel • Fiction
•
Historical Fiction•
Mystery & Crime FictionCalifornia • 1920s-1960s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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