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After being completely wowed by Grayson Hall's performance in "Night of the Iguana" I really wanted to learn more about her and, luckily, I came across this book. Unluckily, it's not a very good book as far as biographies go. Yes, the author does do a fabulous job of chronicling her complete professional career (stage, television, film, and even radio), so much so that at times I felt I was reading a 200-page obituary. What is lacking in the body of the writing, and what the author fails to show the reader, is a vivid sense of the "Hard Act to Follow" herself. In the hands of a better writer, this might not have posed a problem. Also, the style seems very amateurish to me--unnecessary punctuation (way too many misused exclamation points), underlined titles where italics are the norm, and too many typos. I expected to learn a lot more about the woman who was Grayson Hall, but I didn't. This biography left me wanting.
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This book is a fascinating read for someone who likes biographies of interesting people who for one reason or another were in life lesser known by the general public. I read the book because I had become a fan of Mrs. Hall when I was a child.
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Grayson Hall, the subject of this novel, was one fascinating individual. In reading Jamison's excellent biography, I found myself wishing that I had gotten to know her, or at least seen one of her stage plays.
Knowing the woman primarily from Dark Shadows, it was a treat to discover that she was a real person; funny, warm, emphatic and totally dedicated to her art and her family. RJ Jamison draws her perfectly: he does not apologize for the flaws and comments on her subliminal acting abilities with gusto.
The only problem is: whoever inserted the photos (and yes, when I read a biography I always look at the pictures) really did a lack luster job of it. Ms Hall comes off cropped badly as most of the pictures are fully distorted.
But don't let that stop you from getting (and enjoying) this fantastic book.
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I enjoyed learning about the theatre business as well as gaining insight into the actress herself. I love Grayson Hall, this book was not disappointing.
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Grayson Hall was a real character in her own life so it is not surprising that she could make a star-turn in just about any role she took on. This book is a wonderful look into an actor's life, how actors live and work. Ms. Jamison left no stone unturned in this bio!
Nancy
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