How to Kill a Rock Star
by Tiffanie DeBartolo
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Read in September, 2008
recommends it for:
twentysomethings
I was super excited to read this because I loved DeBartolo's God-Shaped Hole (a novel that I think I came across somewhat randomly on Goodreads). This book definitely lived up to my high expectations. Although it's similar to GSH, it's totally unique thanks to the original characters and the way that she brings them to life through her writing. It's told mostly from two (but I guess technically three) different perspectives so you hear the action through both Eliza and Pau...more
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How to Kill a Rock Star was one of those books that I just happened to pick up on a book shopping spree. It was a good sized book with an interesting name, so I thought it would satisfy my craving.
I gave this book 5 stars because it manages to be chick lit that has a little something MORE. Even my boyfriend read and loved this book.
The characters are a music journalist and a musician, the sub characters are usually musicians as well. The story flies and even though at some point you ten...more
I gave this book 5 stars because it manages to be chick lit that has a little something MORE. Even my boyfriend read and loved this book.
The characters are a music journalist and a musician, the sub characters are usually musicians as well. The story flies and even though at some point you ten...more
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Read in July, 2008
"For what its worth, I think happiness is a fleeting condition, not a permanent goddamn state of mind. I've learned that if you chase after moments of bliss here and there, sometimes those moments will sustain you through the shit. He paused to pick a piece of tobacco off his tongue. Personally, I don't like inherently happy people. I don't trust them. I think there is something seriously wrong with anyone who isn't at least a little let down by the world."
LOVED this book. I fou...more
LOVED this book. I fou...more
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Read in April, 2008
I started this book several months ago and planned on reading it, but then a few "better" books popped up on my TBR list so it got bumped down to the bottom of the pile. Then I finally picked it up again and started over. I was very suprised by this book and what it had to offer. I expected it to be a silly little beach read, but it ended up impressing me more than most of the books that I have read this year. The themes that the author tackles could easily be cringe worthy if not deli...more
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Read in December, 2007
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people who like screwed up romances and have a fear of flying
This novel was pretty engaging as well, though I did not feel as connected with the characters as I did with God-Shaped Hole. This story is about a girl who is obsessed with musicians. Her brother is a musician. Her roommate is a musician. She is a reporter and scores an interview with her favorite songwriter of all time. Of course, her story isn't really that simple. Again, there's laughter, fear, heartbreak and all those other wonderful character developing ingredients. It really is a g...more
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This was actually better than I thought it would be. A singularly cinematic story of love, music, death, and resurrection. Seriously. Some friends of mine suggested that this would be an excellent movie and I have to admit that they were right. The plot twists and turns in all the right places and the ending is clean and satisfying. The characters are remarkably well-drawn. The prose is goddamn hilarious. Go read this if you want to know what being in love is like. Or if -- like me -- yo...more
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Read in March, 2008
recommends it for:
anyone who enjoys music and a love story
The first few chapters of this book just held me in their grip. I could FEEL the electricity between the two protagonists and from that point on, I was a goner. I stayed up way too late reading. I just had to get through the book. I am a little disappointed to say that the book wasn't AS riveting throughout and the ending was a bit predictable, but all in all, a very enjoyable read. I felt a bit cooler just reading it (as it's about the music industry and all).
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Read in March, 2008
This turned out better than I thought. The ending was slightly predictable, and happy, despite the pervasive feeling of Doomed Rock Star throughout. I kept trying to figure out the "real life" counterpart to the lead rock star (sorry, don't have the book in front of me) and his son, also a musician (Bob Dylan and his son?).
Okay, now I need to update some more of my books...it's been forever and I've read a lot since this one (obviously)
Okay, now I need to update some more of my books...it's been forever and I've read a lot since this one (obviously)
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Read in April, 2006
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a must for music lovers!
The second book book by DeBartolo and while the end was somewhat remnicent of her first novel it had a great twist to it. Again, a great love story and it really urges you to think about how much you love someone, and what you'd be willing to sacrifice to help them achieve greatness. Music lovers will delight in this one, because there are so many great music references. Anyone who dedicates a book to U2 is ok by me!
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Read in June, 2008
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OK I loved this book. It really surprised me.
Very well written unlike God Shaped Hole there wasn't a lot of in your face sex. I appreciated that.
Cannot say much about this book w/o giving the storyline away.
Plug in your music. Open the book and read read read. Enjoy!!!!!
Love can make you do many things. One day it may just surprise you as it did here in this book. Love will conquer all.
Very well written unlike God Shaped Hole there wasn't a lot of in your face sex. I appreciated that.
Cannot say much about this book w/o giving the storyline away.
Plug in your music. Open the book and read read read. Enjoy!!!!!
Love can make you do many things. One day it may just surprise you as it did here in this book. Love will conquer all.
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Read in January, 2006
I'm not sure anything can be as great as God-Shaped Hole was to me, but this book was fabulous and the dual narrator worked without being confusing. Highly enjoyable.
**I just re-read this book again and I still love it a lot. DeBartolo has this amazing ability for creating characters that you not only root for, but fall madly in love with. I highly recommend this book.
**I just re-read this book again and I still love it a lot. DeBartolo has this amazing ability for creating characters that you not only root for, but fall madly in love with. I highly recommend this book.
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This book was a lot of fun to read...a little chick litty but the writing was intelligent and sharp. I don't agree with Eliza's train of thought 99.9% of the time but hey, she's a fictional character. Furthermore, the ending came out of nowhere and wrapped up all the issues a little too neatly. All in all, reading about the love between Paul and Eliza was truly enjoyable.
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Read in December, 2006
Joe got me a copy of this for Chanukah one year because he knows that I will read parts of God Shaped Hole over and over again when I am craving a good book but not able to find one. This one was good- just did not grab me the same way her other novel did. I did become overly excited when the characters from God Shaped Hole made minor cameos in this book as well.
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Read in April, 2008
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Very hard to categorize...and also very hard to put down. It has its moments where you're afraid it'll become a glorified grocery store romance novel, and you may end up hating Eliza, the protagonist, for about half the book, but for all its flaws the book is very entertaining and gives you some nice twists and turns. Nice love story, too.
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Read in January, 2006
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ANYONE! and music lovers
Love unwashed indie rock boys? Me neither. But I still loved this book. She has a way of making you love the characters and the story, then breaking your heart then taking all of those little pieces and mending it all again. I loved this story. I loved this book. I love this author.
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Read in September, 2005
Amazing sequel to "God Shaped Hole". It really moved me. Not as well as GSH, but it was still a good book to read. Some good steamy scene's, and a swapping love life, that leads the main character between two male muscisians. (Honestly I think she chooses the wrong one)
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Read in May, 2008
Amazing, amazing. I picked this up as a trashy travel-read type of book, thinking it was chick-lit but it's actually a very interesting and at-times, gut-wrenching, modern love story.
I think I may actually have to add this to my personal library.
I think I may actually have to add this to my personal library.
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Read in August, 2008
This is an author that needs to be discovered! I was completely engrossed in this book from start to finish and can't wait to get my hands on God Shaped Hole. Covering love, loss, friendship, and sacrifice - How To Kill A Rock Star is a great read.
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Read in January, 2006
Very lucky to read it and also meet the author!! Really interesting to get her background and how it played into this book. Think that it is a great vacation novel - one for the beach that once you start you won't want to put down.
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This is no great work of literature, but if you are looking for a beach read that takes a day to finish and leaves you with an aw shucks ending, this is a good way to kill time
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