When Charlie gets the chance to become the personal assistant of a famous Hollywood actor, he's over the moon. After all, she was Priestess Talara in one of the most important movies in history! And, while she has a reputation for being eccentric, Charlie thinks she can't be all that bad, right? He thinks he's in for the experience of a lifetime and then discovers it's so much more than just a job.
Based on the author's real-life experiences working for Carrie Fisher, this is a funny novel about working for someone who is larger than life. If you have ever read anything about Carrie Fisher, or read any of her books about her own life, you'll recognize her in this book. While there are a lot of crazy moments, there are also some heartwarming parts to this story.
Good for readers who like Hollywood stories (especially if they are fans of Carrie Fisher and want to see if they can tell what may be real or not in this story).
I finished this book pretty quickly because it's a fast read. Admittedly, I wasn't a huge fan of the book, though. The humor sometimes felt forced and I found I became impatient with some of the over-the-top behavior of both Charlie and his employer. I have read one of Carrie Fisher's own books, and actually spent more time wondering what details in the book were based on reality more than I spent time really caring about the characters.
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