Each summer, women everywhere flock to beaches, pools, and parks, armed with sunscreen, blankets, and a colorful paperback or two. On a warm, summer day, there’s just nothing like a little bit of chick lit—something fun and fluffy, with a little bit of romance, a little bit of humor, and a warm, fuzzy happy ending.
Mitch Samuels, however, thinks that chick lit is ridiculous. The stories are cheesy, the characters are superficial,
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The end of the 19th century was a time of luxury and excess—and a time of courtesans, who earned a pretty substantial income simply because they were beautiful. Only time will tell if the same will be true for Chéri.
Michelle Pfeiffer stars as Lea de Lonval, an aging French courtesan who, at the turn of the 20th century, is considering retirement. She’s still beautiful—and desired—but it’s all getting a bit…old.
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