Worthwhile (with Warts)

The facts of Elizabeth Taylor’s and Montgomery Clift‘s lives are endlessly fascinating, and they are presented here in glimmering (and, at times, in gross) detail. The writing has several loose threads and, despite the narrator’s pleasant voice, there are oddities there too in his work (Get a dictionary! Take a class! Call a coach!). I was glad to listen and glad to be done with it.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Wonderful story

It started off slow for me but picked up tremendous speed and I couldn't put it down. I wasn't familiar with Monty before this and the book gave me excellent insights on his life, he was a very tortured soul. I'll certainly check out his movies now. Elizabeth led a very interesting life on her own terms. What a great read!

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Wonderful book

So enjoyed this ‘spoken’ book. The reader has the most lovely timbre to his voice and I enjoyed every chapter learning about Elizabeth and Monty. What a great friendship they had

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Excellent story

I loved the story and it’s narrator. I’d known only a few anecdotes. I also recommend seeing the documentary Making Montgomery Clift to sort out some of the distortions of his life as contrived by prior biographers. This book steers clear of most of those.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Palpably Heartbreaking, Heartwarming, and Heartfelt

It’s beautiful to experience and explore the purity of this friendship. Rest in peace both of you, you beautiful souls 💗

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Brilliant! Need more Montgomery Clift biographies

I recently finished Elizabeth and Monty: The Untold Story of Their Intimate Friendship by Charles Casillo, and I have to say that I was thoroughly impressed by this book. The writing was engaging and well-researched, and the author did an excellent job of bringing to life the complex relationship between Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift.

One of the things that sets this book apart from other biographies of Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift is the way that it focuses specifically on the close friendship between these two iconic figures. While there have been many books written about Elizabeth and Monty individually, this is one of the first to really delve into the details of their friendship and the ways in which it shaped their lives and careers. Casillo does an excellent job of weaving together their personal and professional experiences in a way that really brings their bond to life.

The way that Casillo was able to convey the breadth and intensity of the friendship between Elizabeth and Monty was one of the aspects of this book that I liked the best. From the beginning of their friendship, it was clear that these two had a special connection that went beyond the typical Hollywood friendship. Casillo does an excellent job of exploring this relationship in a nuanced and sensitive way, and I found myself completely immersed in the story as I listened.

In addition to the compelling narrative, I also appreciated the way that Casillo was able to shed light on some of the lesser-known aspects of Elizabeth and Monty's lives. The book is filled with fascinating anecdotes and insights that really helped to bring the two of them to life in a way that I had never seen before. One example of this is the way that Casillo writes about the impact that Monty had on Elizabeth's career. Many people are familiar with the fact that the two of them worked together on the film A Place in the Sun, but this book goes much deeper, exploring the ways in which Monty's influence extended beyond that one film. For instance, Casillo writes about how Monty helped to shape Elizabeth's approach to acting, encouraging her to take on more challenging and complex roles. This is just one example of the many insights that make this book such a unique and valuable resource for fans of Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift.

Overall, I would highly recommend Elizabeth and Monty: The Untold Story of Their Intimate Friendship to anyone with an interest in Hollywood history or the lives of these two iconic figures. It is a beautifully written and deeply moving tribute to the enduring bond between Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift. So, it's a must-read for all the fans out there.



I only wish and hope that more books about Montgomery Clift become available on Audible.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

Loved Everything About This Book

Riveting. Captivating. Narrator Was Excellent. Could Not Stop Listening. Kept Me Interested From Start To Finish.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Wonderful Look at Two Hollywood Icons

I could not stop listening to this one and was sad that it had to end. It's a great look at these two Hollywood icons (both in their friendship and in their separate lives). It never became a biography filled with assumptions; it never became "trashy." If anything, it was a very honest and revealing look at Liz Taylor and Monty which discusses their triumphs and their tragedies. Highly recommended for Old Hollywood buffs.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Very interesting, albeit slightly demeaning

I loved so much about this book. I didn't know nearly so much about just how far the relationship/friendship between Liz and Monty went. For all the gossip about how flawed of a person Elizabeth Taylor was, she shone through in the myriad of ways she fought for her friends, particularly for Montgomery Clift. Clift had an immediately recognisable charm in his movie roles, though it was attached to a certain indescribable mystique. This book expresses just how hard it was to pin down his personal character, in all of it's stories about his escapades, struggles, and quirky behaviors. I would've given it five stars, but there were times that I felt the book robbed itself of some dignity by including, for example, multiple comments about Monty's genitals. I could've lived without knowing, in vulgar detail, that a beloved actor of mine had an apparently small and ugly genitalia. Barring this, the book was an excellent listen, with an engaging narrator, that I recommend to any fans of classic Hollywood.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

3 people found this helpful

GOOD READ FOR FANS

ENTERTAINING AND SAD VERY GOOD READS FOR FANS OF BOTH ACTORS AND ALL HUSBANDS OF TAYLOR

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!