- Hardcover: 544 pages
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd; First Edition edition (2 May 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340818603
- ISBN-13: 978-0340818602
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.6 x 4.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,075,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'What-next romp for the twenty somethings' - The Bookseller, star ratings Riotously funny - Company Faith Bleasdale's vengeful tale of sacked 'secs' in the City is the best investment you'll make this year.' - Chris Manby, on Pinstripes 'No bed is left unturned in this steamy comedy' - Mirror
Daily Mirror, on RUBBER GLOVES OF JIMMY CHOOS?
'A steamy rampage through London . . . No bed is left unturned in this brilliant comedy'
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've never read any of Faith Bleasdale's books before and I'm afraid, on the strength of this, I won't be reading any more.
I usually avoid putting poor reviews on Amazon, generally feeling moved to write a review only by a book that has moved me, but since all the reviews of this book seem to be excellent, I thought I should post one here to warn you that actually, Peep Show really isn't very good.
Peep Show is poor chick-lit. The story line is far-fetched and unconvincing - a lot, and I mean one hell of a lot, of artistic licence has gone into this. Just the whole premise - a big hollywood film studio give mega bucks to a block who has never directed a movie before, to direct a movie that has to be kept so secret that even said studio aren't allowed to know what it's about - is just ridiculous. Said bloke subsequently decides that filming a bunch of no-hopers who share a house in London will make a great movie and, of course, it does. No surprises there then.
I think my biggest problem with this book, however, is the author's need to make everything so obvious. Nothing is left to the reader's imagination - at times it felt like I was reading a children's book.
Don't get me wrong, I didn't hate this book and I have read worse, but it really is a bit insulting to the old intelligence. If you're looking for good click-lit, then check out Sophie Kinsella - there's no comparison.
I usually avoid putting poor reviews on Amazon, generally feeling moved to write a review only by a book that has moved me, but since all the reviews of this book seem to be excellent, I thought I should post one here to warn you that actually, Peep Show really isn't very good.
Peep Show is poor chick-lit. The story line is far-fetched and unconvincing - a lot, and I mean one hell of a lot, of artistic licence has gone into this. Just the whole premise - a big hollywood film studio give mega bucks to a block who has never directed a movie before, to direct a movie that has to be kept so secret that even said studio aren't allowed to know what it's about - is just ridiculous. Said bloke subsequently decides that filming a bunch of no-hopers who share a house in London will make a great movie and, of course, it does. No surprises there then.
I think my biggest problem with this book, however, is the author's need to make everything so obvious. Nothing is left to the reader's imagination - at times it felt like I was reading a children's book.
Don't get me wrong, I didn't hate this book and I have read worse, but it really is a bit insulting to the old intelligence. If you're looking for good click-lit, then check out Sophie Kinsella - there's no comparison.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I bought this book, I initially believed it would be yet another fly on the wall read with as much .... scandal as the author could fit into a paperback. How wrong can I be. This book made me laugh and cry with the characters and like any good book should it left me wanting more and I was actually disappointed with myself for finishing it so quickly! A brilliant read I'd recommend to anyone.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the story of a moral dilemma - Would you betray the privacy of your friends for a chance at the big time?
Tanya , a television producer, faces this problem when she is introduced to Harvey , a big time LA producer, who asks her if she would oversee the filming of a reality film set in her house.
Tanya feels slightly guilty about betraying her housemates , romantic Gus ,loopy Leigh ,internet addict David and Eric who is always high on canabis but swallows her guilt and soon helps to engineer situations to make the film more interesting.
She doesn't count on falling in love and the problems this will cause, and what will her housemates think when they see the film?
Faith Bleasdale writes so that you get to know the characters and ,like reality tv, you start to hope that things will work out well for them.
If you get addicted to Big Brother , Survivor or any of the other reality shows than this book will be a winner for you.
I couldn't puit it down because I really wanted to see how everyones lives worked out.
Tanya , a television producer, faces this problem when she is introduced to Harvey , a big time LA producer, who asks her if she would oversee the filming of a reality film set in her house.
Tanya feels slightly guilty about betraying her housemates , romantic Gus ,loopy Leigh ,internet addict David and Eric who is always high on canabis but swallows her guilt and soon helps to engineer situations to make the film more interesting.
She doesn't count on falling in love and the problems this will cause, and what will her housemates think when they see the film?
Faith Bleasdale writes so that you get to know the characters and ,like reality tv, you start to hope that things will work out well for them.
If you get addicted to Big Brother , Survivor or any of the other reality shows than this book will be a winner for you.
I couldn't puit it down because I really wanted to see how everyones lives worked out.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very good read
This book was a good read.
Good plot
Short chapters
Strong characters
Happy-ish ending (dont want to give too much away)
Published on 12 Nov 2003 by L. Downer
Great book.
Don't delay buy it today. It is her best book yet, loved the charactors and couldn't put it down as I just had to know how it ended. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2003 by "chelleblock"
Wow
Definitely Faith Bleasdale's best book so far. A thought-provoking and well-written look at reality tv and friendships. Read more
Published on 31 May 2002
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