6 Comments

really need to read ways & means — been on the list for a min!

what’s your take on Bette Davis usually? always curious when a classic Hollywood character doesn’t work for someone (like my friend who loathes Jack Lemmon, lol)

Expand full comment

how could they loathe him!!! haha. i’ve just never seen the supposed bette davis star power and since im a huge joan crawford fan, the line is drawn for me.

Expand full comment

understandable!! my pal thinks Lemmon is always corny, playing to camera, etc. to me he is simply one of the most lovable

Expand full comment

i can see it but i agree with you

Expand full comment

I'm so glad other people are reading Ways and Means! It seems criminally under-reviewed.

"Sophisticated and controlled, his writing skews more toward impressive than beautiful, which makes its moments of tenderness all the more affecting." Exactly what I thought!

Expand full comment

When I was writing this, I was surprised to find it under-reviewed as well. Really too bad!

Expand full comment