Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald

I know this book is well-liked and for those who appreciate the genre and understand that some liberties were most certainly taken with truth then it's a decent read. However, if you're looking for a biography that doesn't waver from the truth and fall into purely speculative territory then steer clear. The issue I take with such novels is the assumption many arrive at based on how the title is portrayed by the publisher that is wholly nonfiction, leaving people to believe that zero liberties were taken for literary purposes. It's like the "based on a true story" disclaimer before a movie that the only shred of truth is that New York is an actual place or that a particular historical figure existed.

I was really surprised with the book. I picked it up after seeing season one of the show on Amazon, and I was blown away. This story is so filled with feeling, and adds personality to the poster children of the Jazz Age. This book is good for anyone who loves historical fiction with a sufficient bit of drama, romance, and tragedy.