Review: Deliciously funny, romantic and endearing - not just for rock fans!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 6, 2013
Easily a 4.5 starI won a copy of this book a few months ago in a competition. I had recently read another 'rock star' type book, so wanted to wait a while before reading this one, as I had really enjoyed the previous book I'd read and didn't want to confuse the two. I need not have worried. They were very different. Sophie's story you could imagine having happened, if you were part of that music scene and a groupie. The original meeting 10 years previously wasn't so OTT that it was unbelievable. I immediately didn't take to Sophie's boyfriend, or the way in which he dealt with important events, or the way he shunned her and made her views seem unimportant. That doesn't mean I condone Sophie's actions, but many of us couldn't blame her for her choices and let's face it, who gets to 'meet' their idol and spend time with them as adults?Crossing the fine line between removing herself from the 'danger zone' and going to a gig alone, without her boyfriend in the end, as a meeting had come up, was a turning point - in the end, one of no return.Sophie's best friend egging her on and her boss putting her in a position where she didn't have a decision to make, but which put her in dangerous territory, were also well portrayed.I found the decadent lifestyle enjoyed by rock stars credible and it was clear the author  had some knowledge of the music industry, whether through research or because she was a groupie/rock chick herself, who knows?!The additional complication of her fiance's ex-girlfriend and the way he reacted around her, simply added to the mind games and right up until the end I didn't know how she was going to choose.The characters were well depicted and diverse and although I didn't agree with all of Sophie's decisions, I liked her.I enjoyed the unpredictable ending, just the type I like - none of this foregone conclusion stuff!There's a sequel I believe, or next instalment, Sophie's Run. I haven't downloaded it yet, but I will be doing so soon. Sophie's Turn is well written and I read it in only a few days - always a good sign.