Blah

Did not enjoy it. She goes into the history of some landmark I don't care to remember and the reasoning behind casinos serving alcohol which feels much like fillers to the already lacking content of the "book."

She is just riding the wave of her first book to cash in as much as possible. For someone who constantly says how much they don't want to associate with Playboy, she sure makes sure Playboy is involved on all her books in order to draw publicity.

6 people found this helpful

A wonderfully surprising talent

Something about Holly's first book totally captured my imagination and I listened to it multiple times. Although I agree with the people who said that she kind of threw everyone under the bus, there was a part of me that really thought there was some poetic justice there. She's kind of a quiet giant and I admire that.

Now on to the second book. Holly is a very good writer and one of the best performers in audio books. She's really, really a good reader. She does use some of the same phrases (maybe) a few too many times ("My jaw dropped!"), but her writing is crisp and entertaining.

I also find her story fascinating in that she made the things happen that she dreamed of. In my opinion the idea that she's a gold-digger is false. She had plenty of opportunities to "settle" for the kept life. She was looking for more from herself and from her relationships. I truly believe she would have found success with or without the "Playboy" thing. And I totally admire that she took the time to improve herself through educational opportunities. She's more than just a pretty face. She's talented and intelligent but also has a work ethic much to be admired. She talks a lot about social awkwardness and I think that makes her very easy to relate to. She doesn't once say, "I'm confident." What she does say is that she works around social anxieties that would stop most of us. I admire that.

This isn't as "juicy" as the first book and I didn't need it to be. What it is is a tale of survival and amazing success against all odds. I admire this gutsy girl and wish her great things in the future. I hope there will be more from this talented writer and her unique voice. There's no one else like her in the genre.

18 people found this helpful

Not Terrible, Not Believable

I really enjoyed Down the Rabbit Hole, but The Vegas Diaries is just average.

This story seemed less genuine to me than Madison's first book. It's hard to believe that the author is blameless in EVERY situation. Every one else is a douchebag or a bitch and Madison is the innocent bystander or victim. Human beings make mistakes, but the way the author tells it, she was more Mary Poppins than Dorothy. Practically perfect in every way.

As far as the performance goes, it's not bad, but her "W"s have a very distinct "H" sound that I didn't notice in Down the Rabbit Hole, and it became slightly annoying. For example, "When" sounds like "Hwen". It may be because this story is not as strong as her first that the nuance became noticeable in the second book.

13 people found this helpful

Not What I Expected

I was looking forward to this book as I was hooked on Down The Rabbit Hole but I hate to say it.. Was kind of disappointed.

7 people found this helpful

Wait is this Mother Teresa or Holly Madison?

What disappointed you about The Vegas Diaries?

You would think she was the Virgin Mary or Mother Theresa; I can't imagine living the life she did and portraying yourself in such a self righteous light. Not to mention she had to be the biggest whiner I have ever had the non pleasure of listening too. I about threw up just listening but figured I would finish it to write a review.

Has The Vegas Diaries turned you off from other books in this genre?

No way I love books like these when not written in such a whiny, redundant tone.

Would you be willing to try another one of Holly Madison’s performances?

Hahahahahaha

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

No

Any additional comments?

For someone who rode Hugh Hefners ( don't get me wrong I think the man is a pig) coat tails to fame she sure has a lot of complaints. She would have you believe she was in a hostage situation, sorry I don't buy it.

20 people found this helpful

Pretty good but not as good as the first one.

I really enjoyed the first book so thought I would give this a try. It was good just not as enjoyable as the first for me. Anyway still love Holly!

6 people found this helpful

Not as good as the first.

I loved Holly Madison's first book but this one didn't hold up to that same hype. It was kind of boring honestly. I'm disappointed:/

8 people found this helpful

loved the book and listening to you read.

as I listened to you read this book holly I felt so much sadness for what you went thru. wish I could have met you to tell you how happy I am for you that you got away from her and his awfulness. I'm so sorry hope all is well.

1 person found this helpful

Life advice

Holly really opened my eyes to life through this book. teaches young women a great message that I think more need to hear. Holly is so eloquently spoken they know how to deliver a message. 10/10 this book is like almost having a big sister tell you about their life and mistakes and what they did in situations. This is such a good listen especially if you can relate to holly in any way l

1 person found this helpful

Fun Memoir of Reinvention

While Holly’s first book was a scathing expose of Hugh Hefner and the Playboy industrial machine, this is a delightful memoir of reinvention and self discovery.

This story follows Holly’s Vegas years from her time on Dancing With the Stars and her time on the Vegas stage as the star of Peepshow. This book was so much fun. It’s full of eccentric characters such as fun loving Nancy, vibrant red headed Hannah and a dancer named Lindsay as well as Josh, Angel and Laura, Holly’s Holly’s World Co-stars. This was a story of Holly finding herself and defining herself as a woman and who she was outside of Playboy.

This book was a delightful read and I would highly recommend it as a follow up to Down the Rabbjt Hole and to fans of Holly’s from Girls Next Door & Holly’s World.

1 person found this helpful