Call Me Zelda
Call Me Zelda
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Baltimore, Maryland • 1930s
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Call Me Zelda by Erika Robuck explores the life of Zelda Fitzgerald through the eyes of a fictional nurse, Anna Howard. Set in the 1930s, the narrative delves into Zelda's struggles with mental health, her tumultuous marriage to F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the bonds formed between the two women as they navigate personal and societal challenges.
Melancholic
Emotional
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Erika Robuck's Call Me Zelda offers a compelling portrayal of Zelda Fitzgerald's later years through a fictional nurse's perspective. Positive reviews highlight its lyrical prose and rich historical detail, while some critics find the narrative occasionally slow and the fictional elements less engaging. Overall, it provides insight into Zelda's complex character.
Who Should Read Call Me Zelda?
Readers who enjoy The Paris Wife by Paula McLain or Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler will likely appreciate Call Me Zelda by Erika Robuck. The novel appeals to fans of historical fiction exploring the nuanced lives and struggles of women in the Jazz Age literary scene.
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Novel • Fiction
Baltimore, Maryland • 1930s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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