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Though Mr. Famous does move along at a nice clip, nothing much happens (other than the usual Hollywood clichés) as it goes. And if it did, would the reader care? The novel's publicity materials praises Wolper's ability to capture her characters in a "few brushstrokes," but unfortunately those brushstrokes aren't enough to bring them fully to life. Why make Lucinda a chef, for example? Perhaps because nannies and assistants are too old hat these days. This mirrors an oft-used Hollywood strategy--find a formula that works and then tweak it in an inconsequential way. (Wolper also employs cameos: Elizabeth West, the leading lady from her debut novel, The Cigarette Girl, makes a couple of appearances here.) Ironically, Wolper has Victor turn away from formula fluff as he begins to emerge from his depression. --Leah Weathersby
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