Ian Parker described the book as "a roman à clef—it was generally thought to have been inspired by the life of Howard Hughes". My dad has been raving about this book for years that i had to read. I know I am supposed to have probably loved this book, but I just couldn't. And then our hero has to design a new type of bra for the leading lady to tone down her uncontrollable breastfulness, like what Howard Hughes did for Jane Russell (early 40s). I bought this book in the old Penn Station in June/July of 1962 while waiting to catch the Broadway Limited to Chicago with my mother and younger sister. I think the Carpetbagger was the first Harold Robbins novel I read. while the content is raw- it is a story of redemption. I mean, in some of it i can see where they get the ideas, but, they left out a lot, and changed scenes from the book, made different turn outs from the book. An ambitious young executive chooses a loveless marriage and an unfulfilling personal life in exchange for a successful Wall Street career. The Carpetbaggers Summary & Study Guide includes comprehensive information and analysis to It was a book about real issues with unreal characters. only good, not that good, but good, I would recommend this book to the people who are born with a golden spoon in their mouth. I see what he does – he flat-out steals well-known stuff which everyone has heard of and stirs it shamelessly into his story – so after the hero gets involved in the movie business circa 1929 when talkies were just coming in, he’s already described a movie which sounds like High Noon (1952), then problems with a leading lady’s horrible voice like in Singin’ in the Rain (1952).

The strength in The Carpetbaggers is that it's really 3 novels in one: a western, a soap opera and a hard-boiled Hollywood expose. and in later reading, in the book of Jennie you realize that the two are a like in some ways. Well, this one did not disappoint. I read this book because I loved 'The Adventurers' This book was very risque for a young teenage boy, I kept it hidden from my mother as it felt embarrassing that I was reading such a sexually graphic novel, honestly in the 60's this was as close to pornography as you could get in a work of fiction, these days I suppose its tame in that respect. you have to do some research to really figure out what is and isnt i guess. This book also has homosexual relations mentioned. Oh to be 15 again and reading the Carpetbaggers for the first time, I read this book because I loved 'The Adventurers' This book was very risque for a young teenage boy, I kept it hidden from my mother as it felt embarrassing that I was reading such a sexually graphic novel, honestly in the 60's this was as close to pornography as you could get in a work of fiction, these days I suppose its tame in that respect. . I would sneak down and grab one and then read it under the covers upstairs with flashlight in hand. Jonas Cord (sort of a Bruce Patman 1.0) has some daddy issues. I have been doing this thing where I watch old movies and read their corresponding novels.

Jonas Cord is a disagreeable young tycoon who's building planes, directing films and catting around on the corporate make in 1930's Hollywood.

“Every man has his price. My dad has been raving about this book for years that i had to read. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. They had covers with men and women and so. Of all the novels I read, The Carpetbaggers was probably my favorite. In todays terms it would be light reading but in the 30's WOW what a shock it would have been. If i was to do a one word review it would be 'Inconsistent'. Yes, it's trash, but it's entertaining trash. Among the summaries and analysis available for The Carpetbaggers, there are 1 Full Study Guide, 1 Short Summary and 2 Book Reviews. I have been doing this thing where I watch old movies and read their corresponding novels. Born as Harold Rubin in New York City, he later claimed to be a Jewish orphan who had been raised in a Catholic boys home.

8 Reviews. before i was born. Which is real life for some so I read them with that understanding. Depending on the study guide provider (SparkNotes, Shmoop, etc. The novel is a roman-a-clef of old Hollywood featuring movie star Rina Marlow, and cowboy turned movie star, Nevada Smith whose lives are intertwined with Jonas Cord's career. From what my dad has told me, this book is based on the life of howard hues. It's complete trash, just filthy and easily one of the most enjoyable novels I've ever read! I always know a book is a fun read when I find myself making excuses to read it rather than work on my "Hunny-Do" list. According to at least one source this book is the 4th most read novel of all time. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published My mother looked at them and told us, to leave them alone as they were not books for children.

I absolutely LOVED this book! But he's always talked about how i should read it. The movie Carpetbaggers starring the hot guy from Breakfast at Tiffany's was very lifetime original...and this book reads like a Sweet Valley High Novel circa 1930's. From what my dad has told me, this book is based on the life of howard h. I thought the book was a great read. Welcome back.

The Carpetbaggers is, however, the fourth most read book of all time for reasons that transcend theme.

Rape and incest is always part of his novels.

By today's standards it is rel. But with all that Jonas went through, through all the time and people, he started seeing things more clearly at the end of the book. i was reading a different book at the time, but once i started it was a really good book.

Also true to life. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 688 pages and is available in Mass Market Paperback format. From Chicago we continued on the California Zephyr to Oakland. Of course, I purchased it on Amazon, what else? I don't know if that's really true but certainly it has been a widely read story for more than 40 years so obviously a lot of people have read it. This another book I read in 5 days loved it.