An unexpected, gripping and very entertaining rock star novel
5
By Arcix
When I started "Indigo Rain" I was wondering how Elise Noble would tackle a subject that has been presented time and time again. I was positively surprised. The book opens with the standard setup: a successful band of bad boys, a shy journalist intern with an exuberant friend and, of course, the direct involvement of a representative from Blackwood. Starting from the first few chapters, however, the storyline is enriched with a cutting sequence of new, unexpected developments; the rhythm intensifies, and the reader is catapulted into a full-fledged, fast-paced, Blackwood adventure.
Emmy makes her grand entrance early in the plot. The personality traits of her character continue to evolve episode to episode, intriguing the readers and giving life to an unforgettable persona. Skilled and brilliant minded as usual, she jumps in, playing detective and exploiting her abilities, wealth and connections to help the young protagonists, albeit in her way.
Many members of the Blackwood family soon join her, to the delight of Ms. Noble's affectionate readers and the joy of the new ones.
The band members' personas also evolve as the story develops, becoming more vivid and defined. They gradually grow from spoiled rebels on their way to self-destruction to gifted and sensitive individuals, generous and kind-hearted in their own very peculiar way.
The focus of the story is on Travis, the lead singer, masterfully depicted as a gifted poet and artist.
Alana, the female protagonist, soon unveils a brilliant mind, a generous disposition, a good capability of self-irony and a great sense of humor.
The storyline covers a few quite serious matters, first by taking a disenchanted look at the hectic workload of the band, and the greedy personalities of the people surrounding them, later by revealing Alana's traumatic past. All the while, those themes are approached with respect, and without theatrics, but rather with an analytical, almost journalistic, point of view, aimed at informing the reader without influencing his/her opinion.
Last but not least, the story is narrated with Ms. Noble's signature writing style, rich, authentically British, and intertwined with delectable and irresistible literary gems.
Overall, Indigo Rain is a fresh, fast-paced, entertaining book. A pleasant surprise for its readers, it provides true, top-class entertainment. The charming members of the Blackwood family, together with the intriguing new characters, create an amazing cast, while Ms. Noble's vivid imagination is a guarantee for an original, unexpected and highly humoristic plot.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. Opinions and comments are solely my own