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Rock Star

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This book is shallow all around, maybe to purposely reflect Collins's view of Hollywood. The characters are shallow and uninteresting. They can't seem to see beyond their own desires. Spirituality? Forget it. The few children in the book are shuffled off to live with the poor losers, like Kris's ex-wife.

Yes, I finished the book. It was not difficult reading, with lots of dialogue and short chapters. But it was essentially boring. Sure, it was prurient, lots of sex, and a bad guy (Marcus Citroen) who was about as stereotypical as you can possibly imagine. Marcus didn't seem to have an altruistic bone in his body.

The fools that were trying to rip him off got caught. Know why? Because the manager of the catering service at Citroen's party, a woman, "fell in love" with the ex-con wannabe thief. Even this catering manager was absorbed by her carnal desire, at what seemed like the drop of a hat. She's going to leave her post and go hunting around for this loser, well, he was a good looking loser, I guess.

No matter how much carnal desire there is in Hollywood, people do have limits, don't they? But not here in this novel. Maybe that's why some people liked the book so much. It goes all the way: all the way to stupidity and inanity.

Collins's constant dwelling on her men's obsession with female breasts was and is disturbing, to me. The chief guard at Citroen's party is just so bowled over by one woman's large breasts, he just forgets everything for a little instant action. Well, there may be men like that, who just lose all track of their jobs and everything else because of large breasts, but it seemed pretty shallow to me.

The plot is generally shallow. It goes nowhere. The three protagonists don't make up for one solid one, but none of three was interesting, just narcissistic. Is that the real Hollywood? Or just a fictional "device" to titillate readers?

Plow through this book if you like cheap thrills. Nobody's going to remember it in a few years. Diximus.

I read this book when I was about 19-20 years old and a secretary at a dull, dead-end job, and my own life wasn't very exciting either. So you can imagine what a treat this book was for me at the time. Back then I was fascinated by the rich and famous, having never really been a part of that world (hey--it was the 1980s and I was caught up in that "greed is good" philosophy.) It was the first Jackie Collins novel I've ever read and still my favorite to this day(I've read about 6 of them in total over the years---no, 20 years later my life is not as dull as it was before - ha ha!) In any case, I loved the rags to riches stories of two of main rock stars; the third one was born wealthy; also the glamour and intrigue kept the book interesting. (I was also reading "If Tomorrow Comes" by Sidney Sheldon simultaneously--also a very enticing read.) I admire that Jackie Collins has continued to churn out her books again and again over the years. Many people dismiss her work as trash, but who cares? She obviously has a following and I'm sure she is laughing all the way to the bank!!!!!

If you're in the mood for a fun book, then this is for you. If you're expecting something more along the lines of "War and Peace," then I suggest you read "War and Peace" instead!

Look, the characters are Teddy Pendergrass, Sade and Rod Stewart. They might go by other names but that is who they are based on. The book is an easy read but is one of Collins' weaker works. None of the characters are all that interesting and in the end, you don't care who survives the hostage situation in the music mogul's house. For a better Jackie Collins novel which involves a musician, get Lovers and Gamblers. It is sooooo much more interesting with much more interesting characters-Al King and Dallas.

i read this book some years back&was curious as to how Jackie Collins would speak on the Business.well this is cool in spots it is very Entertaining to say the least.

Rod Stewart! That's the face I saw as Jackies rock star character. Great book. Very entertaining! I love the way she just goes right for the throat. No messing around. I'd recommend this.

Reading this book is like having a box of Pringles potato chips right under your nose. Once you have one, you can't stop! I definitely couldn't stop turning the pages of this delightfully trashy book. The rock star reminded me of Rod Stewart as well. Not that I take this as a "serious" look into the music industry. It's got great entertainment value though.

I have had this book on my shelf for many years, and decided to read it finally, as I recently purchased a newer novel by this author.

The book could well be turned into an adult soap opera, set in the rock and roll industry. The characters are well-written, especially for the shallow characters they are. Each chapter deals with a different character, beginning way in the past, and leading up to where they eventually get together. The voice of the narrator seems to pull things together.

The sex, drugs and corruption in the business seems graphic to me. However, it is not surprising, whether or not the author knows whereof she speaks. The characters themselves do not progress in morality or any other point of good character as they grow. It seems natural they would gravitate and become involved with some of the scumbags who may exist in this circle.

The writing itself is good. The story is a terrible waste of time and I find nothing edifying in it. It's not the type of story I normally read and I would not recommend it to anyone.

I started this book three days ago, and I could not wait to get my kids into bed each night so that I could get back to reading. During the day while I was doing mommy & wife type things 'Rock Star' was on my mind. I found myself reading as fast as I could..not to hurry up and finish the book like I do with boring novels. The reason was so that I could get on to to the next very exciting chapter.
It had an interesting start that leaves the reader wanting to keep on reading, and exciting middle part that answers questions,, and a explosive ending that left me satisfied.
Great job Jackie!!!

This was the first book I ever read from Jackie Collins and it is the best. The only thing I had a problem with was the ending: It should have been better. Okay do they end up with one another or not. Otherwise a must read.

I was out of town visiting my aunt and I was a little bored because I didn't have a book to read and my aunt belonged to a book of the month club so I looked at her bookcase with all of the hardcover books she got through her book club and I saw a book that said Rock Star by Jackie Collins and being a big fan of rock music it seemed like a book I would like to read so I read the book and when I was finished I decided that I just didn't like this book and thought it was stupid, just very stupid, trite and vapid and way too trashy for my taste. I see some people picture the rock star to be based on Rod Stewart but as for me when reading the book I pictured Mick Jagger but I guess Jackie Collins could have based her character on both Rod Stewart and Mick Jagger. Too trashy for my taste but I guess if you are into reading books that verge on pornography than you probably love thsi book though I don't understand why!