Chart Throb by Ben Elton

Chart Throb

Ben Elton

384 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny mysterious fast-paced

Description

Ben Elton is about to put the “real” back into Reality TV in his biting satire of one of today’s most popular cultural phenomena — the TV talent show.95,000 hopefuls. Three judges. Just one winner. And that’s Colin Simms, the genius behind the sho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
lighthearted 71%
reflective 57%
dark 28%
informative 28%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.37

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