Highlights
Legendary country music star Dolly Parton joined hands with international bestselling author James Patterson to write her debut novel 'Run, Rose, Run'. And together the authors bring a story that is a mix of music and mystery that makes it an interesting read. 'Run, Rose, Run' was published in March 2022 and it has become a New York Times bestseller.
'Run, Rose, Run' follows the story of AnnieLee Keyes, a rising singer-songwriter who is on a run for her survival. Her songs are not only about her hard past but they also tell a story. Running away from her past she lands in Nashville, where she aims to claim her destiny. But it is also a place where her past might catch up with her and destroy her. "'Run, Rose, Run' is a novel glittering with danger and desire— a story that only America’s #1 most beloved entertainer and its #1 bestselling author could have created," reads the book's blurb.
While Patterson's writing and crisp, short chapters make this thriller an interesting read, Parton adds value to the story with the 12 original songs which she wrote especially for this novel. The book will soon be adapted into a film by Reese Witherspoon and it will star Dolly Parton. If you like pacy thrillers, then do give this book a read this summer!
How critics view the book:
Kirkus Reviews writes, "The fairy-tale characters and details of the country-music scene are so much fun you won't mind the silly plot."
Publisher's Weekly writes, "Parton fans will relish this timeless fairy tale, which displays the singer’s lively way with words and draws liberally from her experience in the music business."
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