Book Review

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the music business? I’m talking about everything that goes with the territory of becoming a rock star: negotiating contracts, dealing with record labels, traveling on a tour bus, the whole nine yards. Well, if you’ve ever wanted to get an idea of what the life of a rock star is like, now’s your chance.

How To Kill A Rock Star is a musically inspired romance novel written by Tiffanie DeBartolo about a music journalist, Eliza Caelum, who moves to New York and falls in love with Paul Hudson, the lead singer of her brother’s band, Bananafish. Bananafish ends up signing a record deal with a major label, which sets Paul on the fast track to rock stardom and causes quite a few problems for him and Eliza.

What’s great about the book is that you actually learn a lot about the music industry by reading it. The author states that she interviewed a number of music industry professionals on both sides of the industry, the artists and the businessmen, so that she could gather insightful information on what goes on in the world of music. While reading the story, you can tell that the author has a great knowledge of the music industry and what life is really like for professional musicians.

Ever since I was about twelve years-old, there were two things I loved more than anything: reading and music. I never really thought about combining the two until I recently discovered this book. I have to say, the combination of rock music and fictional romance is best far the best discovery I’ve made in a long time.

I don’t want to spoil too much of the plot by giving away all the gory details, but if you’re a music lover that has a weak spot for romance novels, then this book will have you laughing hysterically throughout the first half and on the edge of your seat in tears throughout the second half. DeBartolo writes with a witty sense of humor that makes a lot of other authors seem dull and boring.

So, if you want a lesson in the music business as well as a suspenseful plot, then I highly suggest you check it out. From dealing with sleazy record labels and groupies, to living on a tour bus, to making music videos, picking out album covers and writing that radio-friendly hit song, you’ll feel like you’ve been on a wild ride on the roller coaster of music.

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