A Total Waste of Makeup
2005 chick lit novel by Kim Gruenenfelder
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A Total Waste of Makeup is a 2005 chick lit novel by Kim Gruenenfelder. The book was an international bestseller, spawning copies in six languages and eight international editions. The book follows Charlize "Charlie" Edwards, a personal assistant in Los Angeles to famed movie star Drew Stanton, and her adventures with her friends. A sequel to the novel, Misery Loves Cabernet, was released in 2009.
First edition | |
| Author | Kim Gruenenfelder |
|---|---|
| Series | Charlize (series) |
| Genre | Chick lit |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Press |
| Publication date | 2005 |
| Pages | 359 |
| ISBN | 0-312-34872-X |
| Followed by | Misery Loves Cabernet |
Reception
The book received generally favorable reviews from critics and audiences. Kirkus Reviews spoke positively in their review, stating, "The honesty of emotion they share is refreshing. Gruenenfelder’s debut supplies a splendid vacation from reality."[1] Library Journal praised the book for Gruenenfelder's Hollywood realism: "Gruenenfelder, a Hollywood screenwriter, knows her setting and her craft. Well-written characters and a wicked sense of humor help this debut stand above the usual chick-lit fare."[2][non-primary source needed]
