Loved it! Yes, I'm surprised because I'm a novel reader who never picks up a biography. Oppenheimer's gift for story telling, however, made this one read more like a wonderful work of fiction. What's more, it's well known that this author is a well respected journalist who does a great deal of research so this tale is all true. Wow. What a bizarre world behind all those fashion mags and the big "philanthropic" events of the New York aristocracy. Bottom line...if you're not the type to read this kind of book, you'll love it. If you enjoy biographies, you'll love it. Can't wait for the movie (and Oppenheimer's next book). Two thumbs up.