Garbo

An understanding though effusive paean to Greta Garbo. This book made me want to watch Garbo's films, most of which I've overlooked because I've always just thought of her as a mediocre actress with a beautiful face. (Many who worked with her thought she was actually brilliant, which was a surprise.)

Garbo's introversion, unconventionality, and humble beginnings turned some people off–particularly the media–which led them to paint her as a cold, narcissistic recluse. But she was so much more complex, warm, passionate, and creative.

(I listened to the audio version of this book.)