''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.
Reception
The book received generally favorable reviews from critics and audiences. ''
Kirkus Reviews
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'' spoke positively in their review, stating, "The honesty of emotion they share is refreshing. Gruenenfelder’s debut supplies a splendid vacation from reality." The 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."
Reviews on Macmillan for the Book
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See also
* Kim Gruenenfelder
* Women's fiction
* Romantic comedy
References
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2005 American novels
Chick lit novels
Novels by Kim Gruenenfelder
St. Martin's Press books