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Run, Rose, Run: A Novel


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Book
478
Narrator
118
Release Date
March 7, 2022
Duration
10 hours 19 minutes
Summary
From America’s most beloved superstar and #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson comes a thriller about a young singer-songwriter on the rise—and on the run—and determined to do whatever it takes to survive.

Every song tells a story. 

She’s a star on the rise, singing about the hard life behind her. 

She’s also on the run. Find a future, lose a past. 

Nashville is where she’s come to claim her destiny.  It’s also where the darkness she’s fled might find her.  And destroy her. 

Run, Rose, Run is a novel glittering with danger and desire—a story that only America’s #1 beloved entertainer and its #1 bestselling author could have created.   Audiobook Edition read by DOLLY PARTON, KELSEA BALLERINI, JAMES FOUHEY,
KEVIN T. COLLINS, PETER GANIM, LUIS MORENO, SONEELA NANKANI,
RONALD PEET, ROBERT PETKOFF, ELLA TURENNE, AND EMILY WOO ZELLER
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Reviews
Profile Avatar Teresa M. Sep 2022

This was a good one. My only regret is thst they didn't actually sing the songs. Enjoyed the narrations, especially Dolly Parton. Good story line, but it could be improved. Over all ending was predictable. But I like Dolly Parton and James Patterrson, was really hoping for a much more exciting book.

Profile Avatar RachaelBooks Poppins Stodard May 2022

I've never read anything by James Patterson. But Dolly is a national treasure deserving of worship. So I wanted to check this story out. I didn't care for the writing. It was juvenile. And there was a lot of telling, not showing, of the story. And some things that could've been interesting scenes were basically glossed over. I was a little disappointed. But the narration was good. I loved hearing Dolly read!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2022

Over all it was a great listen with some unexpected twists and turns. We really enjoyed listening to all of the different narrators especially Dolly Parton.

Profile Avatar Denise M. Jul 2022

Loved this book, loved the narrators.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2022

I felt the intent of the book was to help the reader understand the difficulty of achieving the top as a singer-much more than talent! The storyline swelled with the grit from Dolly to rising star. I agree with previous reviews the end of the book glossed over some serious issues which were confronted - abuse of women. I too didn’t enjoy brief chapters but it did encourage me to move to next chapter. I really enjoyed the large number of readers-many times only one or two readers trying to portray multiple characters in an audiobook. Overall, a book which provided me more insight into the world of Country Music/Hollywood. I was touched by Dolly’s reflective thoughts her daughter had being the daughter of a ‘super star’. Definitely recommend this book.

Profile Avatar Madeleine W. May 2022

Obviously the narration was done separately. Terrible and distracts from the story. Seems super cheap.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2022

lloved the book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2025

There was nothing suspenseful or thrilling about a book labeled a thriller. This was a mediocre story at best. The narration was terrible. The storyline was at best. Something I would expect from a cheap lifetime TV movie.. I was disappointed in every aspect from reading the reviews, gripping and heartbreaking couldn’t put it down Patterson suspense, mastery, a rocking thriller, and throwing in terrifying. I didn’t find this to be the case at all.

Profile Avatar Glenda G. Mar 2025

Love the story. A little slow on the middle. Narrator voices were the best! I recognized some of them.

Profile Avatar Diana W. Jul 2024

I loved it!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2024

Loved the plot twist at the end

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2023

I loved the idea of this book, but there were lots of obvious holes in the story that made it hard to fully be immersed. Narration seemed jigsawed and wasn't pieced together well. I was disappointed that the song lines were spoken so dryly.

Profile Avatar Glogirl Aug 2023

I loved hearing Dolly. I feel the back story of Rose should have gone deeper. Barely touched on what actually happened to her in her past young life.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2023

Not bad. Somewhat interesting.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2023

A truly wonderful read!

Profile Avatar Theresa M. Apr 2023

Enjoyed the book and narration!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

Good storyline. Good audio.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

I thought this was a very good book, with well defined characters.

Profile Avatar Robert A. Jan 2023

I really enjoyed the Narration of this story, and the story was okay. I was a little annoyed at how the heroine seemed to forget she was being pursued. Dolly Parton was fun to listen to, and Kelsea Ballerini did a fine job, The two of them are well suited to the roles. I thought the male voices were too similar, and not as strong as the female leads.

Profile Avatar Jennifer C. Dec 2022

Couldn’t listen. Too many narrators is confusing in my opinion. Can’t really rate the book itself as I will have to read a hard copy.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2022

Never read Patterson before but I found this book trite at best.

Profile Avatar Becky N Jul 2022

The narration was superb. Reluctance of Annie Lee to be forthright didn’t ring true for me. Other Patterson books are more plausible..

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2022

The summary says thriller. No where in listening to the book did I feel any suspense or thrill. I am familiar with James Patterson, so I was expecting some twist and turns. The only thing to expect is 10 hours of your life you will never get back.

Profile Avatar Chandra Jones Jun 2022

Great story line and narration

Profile Avatar Lisa K. Jun 2022

predictable

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2022

it was great it was one of the best books I had read to me and a long time I love Dolly Parton and James Patterson if you have any more James Patterson I would love to be able to have them in audio books thank you

Profile Avatar Stephanie W. Jun 2022

Fabulous book!!!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2022

This is the first time I’ve submitted a review. But I feel compelled because this was the worst and most disappointing listen. It’s a long long long story with no James Patterson surprises. The voices became grating.

Profile Avatar Lhunny May 2022

Loved the Narration, good book, simple read.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2022

No interest

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2022

Very predictable... simple minded... nice to hear dolly read... nice having characters read... but they sounded like they were just reading simple words.

Profile Avatar Jacklyn V. May 2022

I liked this fast moving book . A little drawned outin some places ! Narrator’s were great !!

Profile Avatar Susan B. May 2022

I throughly enjoyed this book! The narrators are fabulous!

Profile Avatar KHolton May 2022

Great narration. Perfect summer read (or any season) to relax and “get away” with.

Profile Avatar Diane D. May 2022

I was disappointed in this book. I was expecting much more from the two authors.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2022

Loved the story and the characters. Of course the narrations are great!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2022

I was surprised that James Patterson published such a shallow book. Dolly Parton should stick to singing! The narration was good.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2022

Excellent Writing and Narration. Enjoyed the listen.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2022

Thank You in the name of Jesus Christ from Vicki Clifton (JIREH)

Profile Avatar Cheryl B. Apr 2022

it took forever to end. it was en joyable but really could have been wrapped upuch sooner.

Profile Avatar Anna Apr 2022

Not the best book. Very contrived!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2022

So disappointed…worst book I’ve ever read. Boring, predictable and too long!

Profile Avatar Clifford M. Apr 2022

Surprisingly good liked the story usually do not like multiple readers but but this works well…… like the first president Clinton book the cast made it work probably better than it actually was couldn’t stop listening

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2022

Excellent! Felt like I was there inside the story...easy to follow...Kudos!!!

Profile Avatar Donne P. Apr 2022

Very disappointed. The story predicable, light reading , very little character development. Voices were good

Profile Avatar Sarah K. Mar 2022

Amazing cast of voice actors including Dolly Parton but lacking storyline to make it an exciting book.

Profile Avatar Linda F Mar 2022

What a great story! James’ storytelling ability and Dolly’s knowledge of the country music business were a perfect combination. This was definitely one to be listened to rather than read, in my opinion. The voice actors really brought the characters to life and my imagination filled in the rest, thanks to the narration. Dolly, nobody could have played Ruth Anna besides you! I wish the song snippets could have been sung rather than spoken, though. Guess I’ll just have to get the album!

Profile Avatar Carol V. Mar 2022

Only bought this because I wanted to hear Dolly. The voices were wonderful. The story was okay, but the readers' voices were worth it. Well done!

Run, Rose, Run: A Novel

Run, Rose, Run: A Novel

Author: Dolly Parton
Read by: Kelsea Ballerini
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