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A review by katieparker
The Life and Death of Sophie Stark by Anna North
5.0
Wow. Yes. Can we get more books out there like this? I'm a slow reader, and the fact that I finished it in less than 24 hours is a testament to how riveting it is.
The novel tells the story of Sophie Stark, a young director who leaves an indelible mark on those around her. Told of the perspective of the people she somehow connected to despite her struggles to relate to others, the narrative spans from college, when her brother helped her with her first film, through her rise to notoriety. Each of these sections are captivating, both in subject and writing style, especially the first, which sets the tone well and made it very hard to put down late at night. Parts seem rather stream-of-conscious-like, pulling the reader in through vaguely-related tangents that made me feel more connected to the characters.
Definitely read this if you're at a loss for what to read next, especially if you're looking to explore some of this year's future contenders for various book prizes.
"I thought making movies would make me more like other people," said Sophie. "But sometimes I think it just makes me even more like me."
The novel tells the story of Sophie Stark, a young director who leaves an indelible mark on those around her. Told of the perspective of the people she somehow connected to despite her struggles to relate to others, the narrative spans from college, when her brother helped her with her first film, through her rise to notoriety. Each of these sections are captivating, both in subject and writing style, especially the first, which sets the tone well and made it very hard to put down late at night. Parts seem rather stream-of-conscious-like, pulling the reader in through vaguely-related tangents that made me feel more connected to the characters.
Definitely read this if you're at a loss for what to read next, especially if you're looking to explore some of this year's future contenders for various book prizes.