Giant Love: Edna Ferber, Her Best-Selling Novel of Texas, and the Making of a Classic American Film
A vivid portrait of the woman who produced a landmark novel that inspired a film that has become essential to modern cinema ... Beautifully rendered.
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Gilbert’s access, however, carries a price. Her proximity to the topic and her admiration for Ferber—which many readers will come to share—sometimes complicate the framing of her own shots. Early on, for example, she promises no more than a cursory look at her great-aunt’s career before Giant but then devotes nearly a quarter of the book to it.
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Impressive ... Ferber enthusiasts will relish the scope and depth of this fine and captivating narrative.
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