I've never been a big fan of turn based RPGs. Would this game be a good place to start?
Its not like normal turn based RPGs. If you are asking if you should start with this game to get into turn based rpgs, the answer is no, this game is bad for introducing people to turn based rpgs.
If you are asking as a more "I dont like turn based rpgs, but i heard this was a good game, should I give it a shot?" then the answer is yes. Unlike other rpgs, (If you go peaceful) each fight is like a puzzle, and when the enemy attacks it turns into a bullet hell. The story is pretty alright, not the best, but the execution is done VERY well, which is what a lot of games fail on.