Official Review: The Publicist by Christina George
Posted: 13 Aug 2015, 21:23
[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Publicist" by Christina George.]
3 out of 4 stars
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The Publicist tells the story of Katharine "Kate" Mitchell, a Publicist for Morris & Dean Publishing, or MD. The story gives you an insider's point of view into the publishing process and follows Kate's struggle to climb the ladder at MD as well as her journey to find love. This is the first book in a trilogy that follows Kate's story.
This book hooks you from the first page. The story begins with a dilemma that only quick-thinking Kate can solve. You instantly like Kate, although I have to admit, one of her quirks shows in the first scene; and without getting to know her better, it is a little off-putting. However, once you get to know her, the quirk fits really well with her personality. She really is a sweet person and is great at her job. It doesn't take long to realize this girl is going places in her career and, as the reader, it's really cool to see it happen.
Another main character, MacDermott "Mac" Ellis, is the top Editor at MD and has a special dynamic with Kate. The jury is still out for me to decide whether or not Mac is a good guy. He's not a black and white character, and even though he seems super honest and up-front, I can't help but feel as though there's something about him that has yet to be revealed.
Nick Lavigne is the nephew of Allan Lavigne, a former author and great friend to Kate. Nick meets Kate while visiting Allan and there is a connection between the two of them that can't be ignored. He's sweet, compassionate, and an all-around good guy. I like Nick, and I really found myself wanting to spend more time with him to get to know him a little better. Even though he plays a key role in the story, he feels like a secndary character, which I didn't really care for.
I jump at any opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at anything; TV, movies, books, you name it. I was eager to get a better feel for the world of publishing, and I feel like I got exactly what I was looking for. I have no knowledge of how the process actually works, but this book made everything seem so real, I couldn't help but believe it.
The ending of the book leaves the reader wanting more. It can't necessarily be considered a cliffhanger, but it's also not a complete resolution. It leaves a lot of room for book two and it's hard to tell where the second part of this story will lead. I'm definitely interested in reading this book a second time and moving forward with Kate to the next part of her story.
The only real down-side I saw to this book was that it's written in third person perspective, which I do not enjoy. I feel like it keeps the reader at more of a distance and makes the reader feel like an unwelcome eavesdropper on the character's lives, rather than roping in the reader and making them feel like a part of the story. It's harder to make personal connections and feels very formal and cold.
On a more positive note, next to no grammatical errors!
All things considered, I would rate this book a 3 out of 4 stars.
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3 out of 4 stars
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The Publicist tells the story of Katharine "Kate" Mitchell, a Publicist for Morris & Dean Publishing, or MD. The story gives you an insider's point of view into the publishing process and follows Kate's struggle to climb the ladder at MD as well as her journey to find love. This is the first book in a trilogy that follows Kate's story.
This book hooks you from the first page. The story begins with a dilemma that only quick-thinking Kate can solve. You instantly like Kate, although I have to admit, one of her quirks shows in the first scene; and without getting to know her better, it is a little off-putting. However, once you get to know her, the quirk fits really well with her personality. She really is a sweet person and is great at her job. It doesn't take long to realize this girl is going places in her career and, as the reader, it's really cool to see it happen.
Another main character, MacDermott "Mac" Ellis, is the top Editor at MD and has a special dynamic with Kate. The jury is still out for me to decide whether or not Mac is a good guy. He's not a black and white character, and even though he seems super honest and up-front, I can't help but feel as though there's something about him that has yet to be revealed.
Nick Lavigne is the nephew of Allan Lavigne, a former author and great friend to Kate. Nick meets Kate while visiting Allan and there is a connection between the two of them that can't be ignored. He's sweet, compassionate, and an all-around good guy. I like Nick, and I really found myself wanting to spend more time with him to get to know him a little better. Even though he plays a key role in the story, he feels like a secndary character, which I didn't really care for.
I jump at any opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at anything; TV, movies, books, you name it. I was eager to get a better feel for the world of publishing, and I feel like I got exactly what I was looking for. I have no knowledge of how the process actually works, but this book made everything seem so real, I couldn't help but believe it.
The ending of the book leaves the reader wanting more. It can't necessarily be considered a cliffhanger, but it's also not a complete resolution. It leaves a lot of room for book two and it's hard to tell where the second part of this story will lead. I'm definitely interested in reading this book a second time and moving forward with Kate to the next part of her story.
The only real down-side I saw to this book was that it's written in third person perspective, which I do not enjoy. I feel like it keeps the reader at more of a distance and makes the reader feel like an unwelcome eavesdropper on the character's lives, rather than roping in the reader and making them feel like a part of the story. It's harder to make personal connections and feels very formal and cold.
On a more positive note, next to no grammatical errors!
All things considered, I would rate this book a 3 out of 4 stars.
******
The Publicist
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