Great for a fun weekend read!
Carol M. (Kansascarol) reviewed The Bullfighter Checks Her Makeup : My Encounters with Extraordinary People on + 9 more book reviews
This is a varied, bright collection of essays about people from all walks of life!
Orlean is a perceptive writer, and she profiles some fascinating people in this book.
Elyse F. reviewed The Bullfighter Checks Her Makeup : My Encounters with Extraordinary People on + 8 more book reviews
Vignettes of ordinary and not so ordinary people. Reprinted from the author's magazine articles. An enjoyable read.
Julia W. (juliaw) reviewed The Bullfighter Checks Her Makeup : My Encounters with Extraordinary People on + 4 more book reviews
Well-written, easy to read stories about fascinating people.
Sarah W. (sw) reviewed The Bullfighter Checks Her Makeup : My Encounters with Extraordinary People on
I love Susan Orlean's writing ever since The Orchid Thief (AKA the movie Adaptation with Meryll Streep). These short pieces are mostly uplifting, great for shorter-attention-span reading, like waiting rooms.
