Striking Out eBook Scarlet Bennett
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Forced out of her home in regional Australia with her singing career in ruins, Sharon Jackson hits the city in search of stardom. But the macho world of rock-n'-roll is hard to crack, and Shazza finds herself in trouble. Her career is going nowhere, her past won't stay buried, and everything she's worked for is on the line.
With a sleazy agent who wants more than his fair share , how she's ever going to make it to the top? Shazza has a decision to make, and with her past following her at every turn, time is running out.
When she finds herself torn between the brooding guitarist with the dragon tattoo and the whip-smart fighter with demons of his own, Shazza's life is about to get even more complicated...
Fast, fun, and mischievously funny, you won't be able to put it down.
Striking Out eBook Scarlet Bennett
It's not often that I read books of this genre, or even anything set in Australia (which is probably funny coming from an Australian). So, the fact that I enjoyed Striking Out this much is definitely a testament to the quality of the book.The pacing was unexpectedly relentless, but this turned out to be something that I really liked about the book; I constantly wanted to know what happened next, and the author offered up the information with no hesitation. It's easy to read, but not in a way that makes you feel like you're being talked down to. There were also quite a few truly funny moments that made me laugh out loud, which not a lot of books I've read have managed to do.
However, it is the main character, Sharon, that made this book so difficult to put down. I was on her side from the very beginning and desperately wanted things to work out well for her, which kept me turning the pages. Characterisation is where I think a lot of authors fall flat, but this is certainly not the case here; Sharon is a character to be remembered.
In short, five out of five. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a fun read.
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Striking Out eBook Scarlet Bennett Reviews
The Skinny
Shazza has left town under a black cloud. She wants nothing more than to be a rock-n-roll star, so she signs on with a seedy agent but struggles to make her way. Shazza meets some fascinating friends along the way, including a music teacher and a dojo owner. Shazza thinks she’s making progress with her music when a blast from the past appears in Perth. Shazza has some serious thinking to do and choices to make for herself and her future.
The Players
Shazza – a young rock-n-roll musician
Des – a very egotistical musical/talent agent; Shazza and Todd’s agent
Todd – frontman for Des’ best band; helps Shazza with her career
Jillian – Des’ girlfriend; befriends Shazza
Kevin – dojo owner; offers Shazza a teaching position
First Impressions
The cover is pink with a rocker girl on it. I was pretty sure I knew what to expect with a more adult coming-of-age and self-discovery type of storyline.
Second Thoughts
At first I wasn’t sure I would finish this book, but I still have a personal stigma about DNFing books. As I started reading I quickly found that my initial dislike of the book was misplaced. I don’t know if it was the cover or the synopsis.
The cover is very appealing to young girls, but this is definitely an adult read. The first thing I noticed was the language. Right from the start and throughout there is quite a bit of language. As the plot progresses, there is also some sexual content to the book. It is sparse and sprinkled in at just the right moments.
From the very beginning, with everything in the world against Shazza, I couldn’t help but be on her side. She wanted so desperately to make her way, and I couldn’t help but want all the pieces to fall into place perfectly for her.
I liked the fact that Shazza was exactly what she presented herself to be. She didn’t put on a front of who she was for readers or for other characters, even though she was the small fish in a big pond. That scored big points with me because she was a genuine character in a world of not so genuine characters.
Shazza has many talents. She is musically inclined with both instruments and voice, and she discovers she has a range of vocal talent with the help of her vocal teacher, Roderick. Shazza also has quite a talent with her body – as a taekwondo guru. Her musical talents score her Des as an agent, although he doesn’t seem to be up to snuff, and her taekwondo experience earns her a teaching position at Kevin’s dojo for some extra money that she desperately needs.
Roderick and Bobby, the duo whom are responsible for the broadening of Shazza’s vocal range and abilities, are a hilarious and comforting pair of friends for Shazza. In the rocky world of a new town, they are a safe place for her to land, as is Kevin’s dojo.
I wasn’t sure where Shazza’s story was going, and I wasn’t so sure she knew either, until things just kind of fell into her lap. She reaches a point where she must make several choices about her future and how she wants to continue in life.
The book is relatively fast-paced and the situations Shazza finds herself in kept me turning pages. I would definitely recommend this as a great read!
Anything music related lands on my shelf. And I was not wrong about liking Striking Out, Sharon Jackson deserves to have her own Autobiography and she got it, Although I did have some minor problems with the novel, I enjoyed the huge part of it. Striking Out is so real that even though I'm not a struggling musician, I can still relate to every characters.
Sharon Jackson is sassy, takes no crap from anybody and determined. She's talented and she have dreams. Dreams that she knows she won't get that easily that's why she works hard for it. I guess its obvious why I adore her so so much. She's the kind of woman that you wish to be when you grow up, she's not perfect, oh no! Far from it. She made some stupid decisions throughout the novel which just showed how flawed her character was. But Scarlet Bennett did a good job when it comes to character development. And not only to Sharon's character, but to others as well. Especially to Des who is surprisingly one of my favorite people in the book.
The romance was... complicated. I actually found myself liking two guys for the heroine. And that never happens!!! (At least to me) but by the end, I was just glad about who Sharon ended up with. The romance may be complicated, but it was realistic and appropriate.
I was warned about Striking Out's language and way of writing. At first I was worried because all the Australian slang might confuse me and it'll end up by me not finishing the book. But no, in fact, the whole setting and language and the way it was written was such a huge reason why Striking Out was such an enjoyable read.
Overall, I do recommend STRIKING OUT. It's real, spunky and full of sass. The book will transport you into the world of a struggling but determined musician... and you'll enjoy every adventure that she will take. You will laugh, you'll get inspired and you'll swoon. But most importantly, you will want to relive the experience. I can't wait for more!!
Wow, I loved following the main character's journey, I think we have a bit of 'Shazza' in us all. A story of determination.
It's not often that I read books of this genre, or even anything set in Australia (which is probably funny coming from an Australian). So, the fact that I enjoyed Striking Out this much is definitely a testament to the quality of the book.
The pacing was unexpectedly relentless, but this turned out to be something that I really liked about the book; I constantly wanted to know what happened next, and the author offered up the information with no hesitation. It's easy to read, but not in a way that makes you feel like you're being talked down to. There were also quite a few truly funny moments that made me laugh out loud, which not a lot of books I've read have managed to do.
However, it is the main character, Sharon, that made this book so difficult to put down. I was on her side from the very beginning and desperately wanted things to work out well for her, which kept me turning the pages. Characterisation is where I think a lot of authors fall flat, but this is certainly not the case here; Sharon is a character to be remembered.
In short, five out of five. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a fun read.
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