What do You think about People Like Us (1998)?
There are few books I would describe as beautifully trashy, but People Like Us definitely fits the bill. Written in the heyday of 1980s excess, and apparently based on a number of Important Society Folk, People Like Us is the perfect mixture of salaciousness, opulence, and just enough heart to keep the reader from total disgust. For the reader like me, who has more and more trouble keeping track of a large list of characters, do try and stick it out past the first few chapters. Dunne throws a lot of characters at you at once, but his talent is to make them all so memorable that you'll have no trouble with them once you've gotten stuck in. Like the best of authors, he makes even the terrible people fascinating, so that you are compelled to read what dirty deed they will engage in next.Just a marvelous summer read, overall, even if I did have absolutely no idea who any of the characters were supposed to represent (a bit before my time, I'm afraid).
—Sarah
According to Gus Bailey the Journalist old money is always preferred, but once in awhile new money sneaks in-even when it is most unwelcome. Elias and Ruby Renthal strike it even richer in New York after moving from Cincinnati. turning their millions into billions. It would be impolite not to mention disadvantageous for high society to turn them away. As long as the market stays strong there is nothing to worry about except for the nasty secrets from the past.Can we say scandal anyone?I highly recommend if you love to read about high society, and there dirty little secrets. a fun fascinating read.
—Georgiann Hennelly
I like comparing these books to my favorite sandwich. I could eat it a million times and never get sick of it. Am I not supposed to compare books and sandwiches?Also, Adele, you made my week for saying that he was working on a sequel. Best news ever!!! If he does die before finishing, they should just hire the guy who started writing as VC Andrews after she died.
—Neva
