Review: Two new novels capitalize on the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth — one is brilliant, the other a dud
- Posted on January 20, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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Review: Two new novels capitalize on the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth — one is brilliant, the other a dud
Two new novels explore the tragic life of Marilyn Monroe, but only one manages to move past the "male gaze" to find the real woman.
