Chart Throb
by Ben Elton
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Author: Ben EltonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-04-28
ISBN: 055277376X
Number of pages: 464
Publisher: Transworld Publishers
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Book Review: Buy this for annoying *American Idol* fans.
Summary: 4 Stars
If you are an "American Idol" (or similar talent competition TV programs) fan, this book will take the puff out of your pastry.
A comic tale of behind the scenes manipulation and intrigue. It dramatises how the Producers of "reality show" programming use editing to manipulate their audiences and influence results.
After reading this book, I have noticed the use of several of the techniques described in Chart Throb in such shows as American Idol, Hell's Kitchen, etc. These manipulations are not secret or mind-blowing, but it is fun to play spot the "Frankenstein". (A scene cobbled together from many scenes but presented as a single conversation/confrontation.)
Ben Elton seems to have it in for "Reality Programming" as his other book, "Dead Famous", is a murder mystery set in a "Big Brother"-like house and is arguably a better book.
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