"Overexposure" by Times journalist Hugo Rifkind is a satirical story of a journalist who does very little other than get drunk, argue with his boss, party, write columns and try and get as much sex as possible. However, Overexposure is a book which some might consider a "holiday" or "park" read - the type of book you grab from an airport bookshop or something you take to Hyde Park on a sunny day. The latter I am guilty of doing, although it sadly wasn't Hyde Park.
The book tells the story of Macaulay Lewis, a journalist who hates his job until suddenly, celebrities' items go missing replaced wil a note from "Fingers", a thief. Over time the story grows, Mac begins to like his job until, suddenly, it all goes wrong for him - his "girlfriend" has disappeared, he gets put into a lower position in work and, worst of all, everyone thinks Mac knows the burglar. As Mac's life gets worse, the burglar seems to disappear until near the end when we find out who it really is.
Moving on, Rifkind has taken the front seat of someone who hates his job and clearly diplays this (none of my research has implied he hates his job). The book can sometimes be a bit slow but at others it is a past-paced journey in which we MUST know what happens next. Many people who have been in journalism or completely smashed will be able to "connect" with the narrator.
Overexposure is quite a light book and not too intellectual, however judging from some of the language I'm pretty sure it was aimed at adults (Read: Cunty) although young adults may still find some parts humourous but less so than adults.
I wouldn't say the book is amazingly written or edited as there are some very simple spelling mistakes of the type you see on Facebook but excluding that note it was indeed a good read but not something I'll pick up time and time again. Like I said: holiday reading.
The book was a good read and yet another good deal from Poundland of which I'm glad I picked up.
Total rating: 3.5/5
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