nicjohnston 's review for:

Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton, James Patterson
3.0

I was excited to get an advance copy of Run Rose Run, not least because Dolly Parton is an international treasure for her philanthropy, much of which is based on supporting children to read.

AnnieLee makes her way to Nashville with limited belongings but a great deal of talent and a big voice. She persuades the manager of the CatsPaw Bar to allow her an open mike slot … which changes her fortunes and her life for the better. However, AnnieLee appears to be in danger. There are shady men hanging around the edges of her life and they threaten her potential success.

Run Rose Run is mainly a story about making it in the music business. It’s light and hugely entertaining, if not a little over worked. The thriller element is thin and obvious but it keeps the plot moving.

If you are after a twisty thriller, this one isn’t for you. However, if you’d like a light fun read about the music business and an underlying plot, this fits the bill.

Thanks to Penguin Random House and Netgalley for an ARC.