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Chart Throb (Paperback)

by Ben Elton (Author)
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: Transworld Publishers; Reprint edition (July 17, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0552773778
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552773775
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,030,829 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Humorous and Insightful., January 7, 2007
By Peter D. Sibly (Adelaide, South Australia) - See all my reviews
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It's good to see Ben Elton returning again to the literary genre he does best - Comic Satire. Not only is Chart Throb a humorous read, it's an expose into what is commonly referred to as "Reality TV". With biting wit, Elton demonstrates in Chart Throb (a fictitious Pop Idol / X Factor "talent" quest) just how contrived, manipulative and scripted these kinds of shows really are. Not to mention the huge revenues collected from the millions of chumps prepared to spend money each week phone voting for their favorite performer.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Must read for anyone who has ever marveled at the reality tv phenomenon, April 28, 2008
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Another hysterical look at reality TV from a talented, wry author. Highly recommended especially if you have ever wondered what it might be like behind the scenes on a show like American Idol. Elton is a master at this type of satire- it rings just true enough to make you squirm a bit before busting a gut laughing at his over the top characters. I picked this up at an airport in Europe and was convulsed on my long flight back.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, very similar to "Dead Famous", December 19, 2006
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This review is from: Chart Throb (Hardcover)
Unlike Dead Famous, this is not a mystery, but it is a comic novel set in the world of reality television, mocking the pretensions and idiocy of the competitors and maligning the cynicism of the producers. It's entertaining and, given Elton's background, feels a little bit like an expose of the television industry, which makes it even more fun.
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