Reviewed by Joséphine on
Initial thoughts: Material Girls is a book that squarely put consumerism into question. It offered a satirical view into the fashion and music industry — glorifying them, while demonstrating the problems when too much power is given to them. I appreciated the struggles that Marla and Ivy went through, even though they were the envy of many others who wanted to be them. At the same time, I thought the characters and prose could have been a bit more developed. The plot was simple with a few twists, which ensured that the satire became the primary device of the book.
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- 9 May, 2015: Finished reading
- 9 May, 2015: Reviewed