A review by myriadreads
The Life and Death of Sophie Stark by Anna North

4.0

My first Anna North, and I will definitely be checking out more of her work. In The Life and Death of Sophie Stark, readers get to know a brilliant and mysterious director, Sophie Stark, through the eyes of the people who knew her and worked with her, and through reviews written about her work during her life. The only time the character speaks for herself is in the text of an interview conversation, and through dialogue reported by those she left behind. The story slowly fills in and takes on dimension as readers learn how Sophie got started in film, what motivated and shaped her personal relationships, and what she wanted from life. Each character who speaks has his or her own compelling story to share, too, because Sophie surrounded herself with people who interested her. This book pulled me in and made me feel like a part of Sophie's story. By the end, I felt like I'd read about someone who really lived, and impacted others in her time here.
For audio fans, this one is about 8 hours, with a fantastic narrator, and it's available on Hoopla with no waiting: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11373903