57 pages 1 hour read

Holly Madison

Down The Rabbit Hole

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Down the Rabbit Hole by Holly Madison, a former Playboy Bunny and reality TV star, chronicles her seven-year tumultuous experience in the Playboy Mansion. Madison shares her journey of navigating rivalry among girlfriends, being privately demeaned by Hugh Hefner, becoming a celebrated Las Vegas entertainer, and ultimately discovering her own resilience and talents. The book contains instances of women’s objectification, sex work, explicit sexual scenes, infidelity, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation.

Reviews & Readership

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Holly Madison's Down The Rabbit Hole offers an unfiltered look at life inside the Playboy Mansion, revealing both its glamor and darker side. Critics appreciate Madison's candidness and engaging storytelling. However, some feel the book can be repetitive and overly dramatic. Overall, it's an eye-opening memoir for those curious about the realities behind the glitz.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Down The Rabbit Hole?

A reader who enjoys Down The Rabbit Hole by Holly Madison is typically fascinated by celebrity memoirs, behind-the-scenes accounts of reality TV, and stories of personal transformation. Enthusiasts of Open Book by Jessica Simpson and Inside Out by Demi Moore would appreciate the candid insights and revelations shared in Madison's narrative.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

Depression / Suicide

Arts / Culture

Relationships

Themes

Self Discovery

Identity: Femininity

Values/Ideas: Beauty

Genre

Modern Classic Fiction

Biography

Humor