My thoughts....3.5 stars
Sophie Tucker was unknown to me until I started I AM SOPHIE
TUCKER. Starting the book spurred me to do a bit of looking into her and her
life. There’s a lot to commend Sophie to readers. The Ecker’s have captured her
boisterous and brazen voice perfectly. Sophie was a product of my favorite era
in American history. The early 1900’s were a time of less stricture and
regulation when the sky actually was the limit if you had the gumption to go
for it. It’s an early who’s who of a time that produced some of our most
memorable and notorious figures. With plenty of humor and a realistic look at
exactly how hard people, regardless of age, worked just to survive; I AM SOPHIE
TUCKER is a fascinating glimpse into the not so distant past.
It’s my understanding there will be more Sophie in the
future and I’m certainly on board for that. The ending isn’t exactly a cliff
hanger but it certainly piqued my curiosity to know what comes next. However,
while I enjoyed Sophie immensely, the same qualities that make her so
interesting also make her a bit grating after a while. So, while I’ve every
intention of following Sophie it will be in small doses.
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