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Being a weeny-tiny part of the publishing industry already, this book piqued my interest when it came up for review. The first line of the summary was just enough for me to go ahead and sign up for the review.
Thankfully, the writer didn’t exactly make me repent for my haste in signing up. “The Publicist” to me, was a mixed bag.
The plot was sure fast paced and kept me hooked. It did offer me an insight of how the International publishing industry works. But at times, certain incidents from the plot about writers going a bit crazy seem to be too superficial and unrealistic – dramatic would be the right word to describe it. Thankfully, each of those “dramatic author” episodes really didn’t last long. Short chapters and a racy plot did the trick.
Kate, our protagonist is a publicist who is the knight in shining armour for poor lost writers who have jitters publicizing their books. She is characterised as this strong female who can handle any insane situation with ease and clam by thinking quickly on her feet. Enter, Mac, the “oh-so-hot” editor. Also enter the forgotten writer Allan Lavigne of whom Kate is fond of. There is obviously a romantic thread. As to who falls for whom, please read the book.
As the plot progresses, Kate’s characterisation becomes a bit of paradox. She is firm thinker, yet falls for what her heart tells. Mac’s characterisation is rather bland in this book, But if one reads all the 3 books in the series, the characterisation would make sense. The whole balancing of professional struggle and a personal turmoil has been beautifully brought out by the writer. It is indeed a situation that many women normally face if they are in relationship with a co-worker.
The writing was simple and clean. The romance element was neatly woven into the story and was gradually developed. Of course, romance wouldn’t be technically correct term. It was more of lust in this book. Serious romance actually happens only in the subsequent books.
To sum up, in spite of minor lags and wee bit of un realistic situations described, the book kept me hooked was a good enough read.
VERDICT: If you are remotely associated with the publishing industry or are intrigued by the “affair of publishing”, this would be a good enough book to read.
RATING: 3.5 on 5
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