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Book Review of Shopgirl

Shopgirl
Shopgirl
Author: Steve Martin
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


Yes, that Steve Martin â he's an author AND an actor. I wonder, in reading this book, if he saw himself playing the âolder manâ lead. I have heard rumors that he, in life, played the role of the ingénue â I assume strung along by an older woman before he knew which end was up.
There are specific statements in the book that were alluded to in the movie. Hence the book is clearer. While the movie tries to lead the audience to the same level of understanding, the book is specific.
It's a small book and a quick read. I wonder if seeing the movie first made it better or not.
I DO recommend it.