Hello there, has anybody read Paint it black by Janet Fitch? What’s your opinion on that?
I’ve been reading it and I’m almost finished even though I already know the ending more or less (I’ve seen the movie) and I’m quite fond of this book- but nobody I know in real life read it
I’m not 100% into the beginning but it gets quite entertaining as the book goes on. Josie – the main character – is a bit too punk rock at times but she’s also a tough girl if you think of the life she’s lived. My favourite character is Meredith though, I mean I wouldn’t want her as mother – but I find her complex and charming in a way. Despite all the luxury she’s had her fair share of bad experiences and pain too and I think she really cares about Michael even though in a weird sort of controlling way. That’s him – Michael – I don’t quite like that much for being the person everybody loves in this book (both Meredith and Josie) cause he clearly had some personal issues but I don’t like the way he treated Josie at times – as if he was better than her – and kind of manipulated both Josie and Meredith into believing everything was the other woman’s fault.
Side characters were cool – Cal, Pen – but we don’t hear much from them.
Loved the setting too, 1980s post punk L.A., with Josie living the cheaper artsy scene and Meredith the more luxurious one.
by velvetteddy999