Who Would Like This Book:
If you love satirical, behind-the-scenes peeks into bizarre worlds (think retail TV networks meets outrageous comedy), this will be your jam. Augusten Burroughs brings his trademark wit and knack for darkly comic situations to a cast of quirky hosts whose personal disasters are as wild as their on-screen personas. Fans of Burroughs' memoirs or anyone who enjoys character-driven, quick reads with laugh-out-loud moments will find plenty to enjoy.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you're after serious literary depth, deep character studies, or subtlety, this one might not be your cup of tea. The humor is broad, sometimes naughty, and the characters are over-the-top, so those who dislike outlandish satire or want a more realistic novel may not be amused. Some readers also found the book shallow or the plotlines a little too improbable.
About:
Sellevision by Augusten Burroughs is a hilariously ridiculous and fast-paced novel that takes a satirical look at the inner workings of a home shopping network. The story follows the lives of various hosts and characters of the fictional Sellevision Home Shopping Channel, each dealing with personal struggles and unexpected twists. The writing style is witty, humorous, and engaging, offering a unique perspective on the world of retail broadcasting networks through exaggerated yet entertaining storylines.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings may include themes of mental health issues, substance abuse, and dark humor surrounding personal crises.
Has Romance?
There are elements of romance in the relationships depicted, like the affair and online romance, but they are not central to the plot.
From The Publisher:
The hilarious first novel by the #1 bestselling author of Running with Scissors, Dry, A Wolf at the Table, and You Better Not Cry, Sellevision is Augusten Burrough's darkly funny and vastly entertaining skewering of a very troubled home-shopping channel.
Welcome to the world of Sellevision, America's premier retail broadcasting network. When Max Andrews, the much loved and handsome (that is, lonely and gay) host of a "Toys for Tots" segment, accidentally exposes himself in front of millions of kids, Sellevision faces its first big scandal. As Max struggles to find a new job in television, the popular and perky host Peggy Jean Smythe is receiving sinister emails from a stalker. Popping pills and drinking heavily, she fails to notice that her husband is spending a lot of time with the young babysitter who lives next door. Then there's Leigh, whose affair with married Sellevision boss Howard Toast is going nowhere until she announces their relationship on air. A blistering satire of our overcharged, scandal-obsessed world, Sellevision is "an absolute howl . . . wicked fun" (New York Daily News).
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About the Author:
Augusten Burroughs was raised in Amherst, Massachusetts. An advertising copywriter since the age of 19, he lives in New York City. Sellevision is his first novel.
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