Farewell, Dorothy Parker, Ellen Meister
Farewell, Dorothy Parker, Ellen Meister
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Farewell, Dorothy Parker
A Novel

Author: Ellen Meister

Narrator: Angela Brazil

Unabridged: 9 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/21/2013


Synopsis

When it comes to movie critics Violet Epps is a powerhouse voice. Equally unafraid of big Hollywood names and public opinion, her biting reviews are widely quoted.But when it comes to her own life, Violet finds herself unable to speak up—paralyzed by crippling social anxiety. When a chance encounter at the famous Algonquin Hotel unleashes the feisty spirit of the long-dead Dorothy Parker, the famous literary critic of the 1920s, Violet thinks she is going crazy. But as the rematerialized Mrs. Parker helps her face her fears, Violet realizes how much she has been missing by keeping quiet. It turns out though, that the shade has problems of her own, not the least of which include equal portions of narcissism and pessimism and the inability to move on to her afterlife.

About Ellen Meister

Ellen Meister is the author of several novels, including The Other Life, The Smart One, and Secret Confessions of the Applewood PTA, as well as numerous short stories. She teaches creative writing at Hofstra University and runs an online mentoring group for women authors. A former advertising copywriter, Meister currently curates for a literary radio program. She lives on Long Island with her husband and children.

About Angela Brazil

Angela Brazil is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator and a professional actor who is proud to be a long-standing member of the Resident Acting Company at Trinity Repertory Company. She also teaches at the Brown/Trinity Conservatory.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Allison on March 24, 2013

FAREWELL, DOROTHY PARKER by Ellen Meister turns out to be chick lit. I'm starting this review with a disclaimer that chick lit is not normally what I read. It is possible that this is wonderful for chick lit. I was drawn to this title by the promise of Dorothy Parker's influence on a modern movie cr......more

Goodreads review by Saralee on October 05, 2012

Whether you are already a devoted fan of Dorothy Parker or are just being introduced to her iconic wit and wisdom, you will adore FAREWELL, DOROTHY PARKER by Ellen Meister. The story is as original and clever as Dorothy herself and the heart and humor as endearing. It begins with Violett Epps, a mov......more

Goodreads review by Judy on May 13, 2017

Farewell, Dorothy Parker (#1) by talented Ellen Meister brings back to life the ghost, quick witted literary icon, Dorothy Parker with movie critic Violet Epps, setting the stage for tantalizing, upcoming, Dorothy Parker Drank Here, (#2), coming, Feb 24, 2015. A fan of both the author and Dorothy Pa......more

Goodreads review by Megan on March 15, 2013

I was super disappointed with this book. I so loved the idea of Dorothy Parker's ghost helping a mousy woman find her voice. But the writing let me down. The characters were super one-note, the plot was predictable and there was just nothing new here. The only good thing about it was that it was a s......more

Goodreads review by Wendy on October 10, 2012

I was recently given the honor of receiving an advance copy of Ellen Meister's book Farewell, Dorothy Parker. I must confess that, although the name Dorothy Parker was familiar to me, I didn't know much of anything at all about the woman. Therefore, when it came time to read the book, I waited for a......more