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Other Versions of this Book: Audio CD (Abridged), Hardcover
Book Description:
No political science degree could ever prepare Elizabeth Miller for her new job as a second assistant at The Agency, whose clients include everyone you’ve never met—but you know who they’re sleeping with. A former congressional intern in Washington, Lizzie made a bid for a life change that landed her a job a world away, where ethics and First Amendment debates take a backseat to pleading the Fifth for Ritalin-snorting boss Scott Wagner. He’s the hottest young agent in Hollywood, who devotes his days to playing online poker—that is, when he’s not closing a $30 million deal for one of his AAA-list clients. And while getting six-hundred-dollar highlights from Cameron’s colorist or organizing the strippers for George’s birthday party come close to causing heart failure for this East Coast girl, the real dangers lurk elsewhere. But Lizzie is a survivor, and no Machiavellian assistant, lecherous producer, or power struggle at The Agency can douse her nascent dreams of climbing up the Hollywood ladder. But first she has to run down to the Coffee Bean to pick up that triple espresso, or Scott is going to throw something….
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Michele S. (
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
I worked in the "biz" as an assistant to a producer for approximately ten years. Comparing my experience with Lizzie's, I think she got off pretty easy. Plus she got a (single, straight) guy in the end. I had to fend off my (married) boss, (married) crew members, my boss trying to "set me up" with other (married) producers, etc. Thank goodness I had many friends outside of the business. This was an enjoyable read. It was easy, light, and I didn't have to think too much while reading. The only problem I had was with the "J" names - Jake Hudson and Jason Blum. At least they weren't Jake and Jack or Jackson and Jason. Again, enjoyed the trip back to my old life!
Ruth S. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Kind of like "The Devil Wears Prada," but not as good.
An OK beach read book.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book was a bit slow, and seemed to be the author's way of namedropping more than anything else. It got better toward the last quarter of the book and Luke Lloyd is a nice character, but there is nothing about Lizzie, the main character, that makes you love her like some of the better chick lit books out there. Not horrible, but so many better books out there.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Perfect for lovers of The Devil Wore Prada and Nanny Diaries. Actually thought it was a bit better.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book kept me entertained with Hollywood humor!
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Barely managed to get through this. Just not much of a story here.
Lara R. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was tough one to get through, but I enjoyed it once I finished it. I enjoyed hearing about the "Hollywood lives."
Marci G. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I didn't think this book lived up to the hype around it. Thinly written, annoying characters. Good for a light summer read, but nothing special.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Fun, interesting reading about the Hollywood scene. Quick read.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
The heroine of this gossipy tale is Elizabeth Miller, a young, former campaign worker for a US congressman who finds herself between employment opportunities. Unable to obtain any more socially responsible work, Lizzie is lured into the job of second assistant to an executive at a glitzy Hollywood agency. Once there, she's hit with all the "pick-up my dry cleaning," "walk my dog," "hire strippers for my party" torment that the higher-ups can dish out. At first Elizabeth is isolated, out-of-place, and underdressed in her new world, but she makes friends, builds her wardrobe, and eventually grows to care for her menial job, her Ritalin-snorting boss, and the entertainment industry in general. Finally, she reaches the conclusion that thousands of other Californians have before her: what she really wants to do is produce. At times, Lizzie seems far too naïve to survive long in the shark-infested waters that the authors describe, but there can be only one kind of ending to such a light-hearted book, so we know she will somehow muddle through.
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Loved it Loved it! 2nd time reading it and it was still great!
No political science degree could prepare Elizabeth Miller for her job as a second assistant at The Agency, whose clients include eberyone you've never met - but you know who ther're sleeping with.
Very cute. Fun read. Good 'day at the beach' type book.
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