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Mar 18, 2015

Behind The Scenes by Sophie Childs - Review + Giveaway

Blurb

Bethan Brooks works in London for the ultimate boss from Hell, trying to support her wannabe rockstar boyfriend. But are The Vampire Squirrels really ever going to make it big or is she doomed to be a secretary forever? Luckily, Bethan finds the perfect escape when going to the cinema. There she loses herself in another world and forgets all about the dreaded filing and monotonous office work. Imagine her surprise when one day she encounters her favourite actor on the Tube. Suddenly, she finds herself part of the glamorous movie world she only ever dreamed about. With more at stake than she could ever realise, does she really want to know what goes on behind the scenes?

Source

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. 

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Review

Bethan has a job she doesn't like and her boss is horrible. He's unkind, demanding and whatever she does, it's never good enough. She's looking for a way to escape, but her boyfriend doesn't want her to leave her job. He needs her income to support his career as a rock star. Unfortunately he isn't very successful, but he always knows how to convince Bethan to keep fighting for his dreams instead of her own. When she meets her number one celebrity, Bethan can't believe it. Things get even better when he invites her for a day on a movie set. When she's asked to make herself useful Bethan doesn't hesitate for one minute, she loves being there and working for actors doesn't feel like work at all. She feels at home straight away. Unfortunately there's no way she can pursue a career as an assistant on set, because her boyfriend doesn't let her. Or can she and what will happen when she does go for her own career instead of his? Does she really know her boyfriend very well? And is the movie world really so glamorous?

Bethan is such a sympathetic and hardworking girl. From the first moment the reader knows that she's way too good for her boyfriend, but it's something she needs to find out for herself. The journey there was really interesting. I also liked how she discovered more and more about herself and the things she liked. She needs some self confidence very badly and when she gets it her life will be so different from what it used to be. Of course reality isn't like a fairytale, so she has to work hard and there will be obstacles, but Bethan is a strong girl. That's something I really liked. What I also liked was the behind the scenes information about film sets and the life of actors and other celebrities.  Behind the Scenes is such a light and fun read, I enjoyed it very much. It's perfect to take with you when you go on holiday or when you need something to cheer you up on an evening in.



 
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31 comments:

  1. GilbsterMarch 18, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    No I suspect working for a celebrity would be a lot of hard work, little reward and if you have to sign non disclosure agreements then you probably can't even brag about any cool bits of your job.

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    1. Sheryl BrowneMarch 18, 2015 at 9:12 PM

      That's a good point, Rachel. It would be great to see behind the scenes though. Maybe we should read the book. :) xx

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    2. GilbsterMarch 21, 2015 at 9:08 PM

      I'd love to read the book. Behind the scenes looks are great, so long as you aren't the one doing all the work!

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  2. Tanya PhillipsMarch 18, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    No I wouldn't like to work for a celebrity

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  3. Sheryl BrowneMarch 18, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    I'm liking that she's finding out that reality isn't a fairytale and that she is learning that her own hopes and dreams really should come first. Fab review, Lavender. Thanks for sharing. :) xx

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  4. SofianeMarch 18, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    No i wouldn't.

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  5. mikiMarch 18, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    i don't think i would like it... i don't mind being in teh shadows but it would depend greatly on the celmebrety personnality... he/ she is arriogant and selfish i simply could not but having a gluimpse of that life could be interesting

    ( sorry i think i put the bad link to how i follow the blog but i do follow it vuia bloglovin for sure)

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  6. AnonymousMarch 19, 2015 at 4:33 AM

    Nope to much drama and everything is me me me....

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  7. Ruzaika @ Wordy & WhimsicalMarch 19, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    No, I don't think I'd like working for a celebrity.. But then, I guess it would ultimately depend on who I'm working for!

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  8. Mai T.March 19, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    I'd like to work for a celebrity...for a day just to see how dramatic everything concerning show biz could get.

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  9. Sal W.March 19, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    Celebrity? No.... Never, I know there are some benefits. However, It depends solely on what kind of person he/she is. There are so many people with own personality. Everyone has their good and bad and that is what i like to believe in however there are some people I like in small doses or none at all.

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  10. JessicaMarch 19, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Yes, I would like to work for a celeb.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 20, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    No .. i don't think so

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  12. AimzMarch 20, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    Depends who the celebrity is of course, if someone I knew suddenly became famous then sure, why not :-)

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  13. Paula ReadingsMarch 20, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    I don't think so, unless they were considerate.

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  14. Isis1981ukMarch 20, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    No, I already "work" for a 4 year old & a baby so I don't need any more demanding divas! :-)

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  15. DinkyMarch 21, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    No, but I would like to try what it is like to work for a celebrity for a few days :)

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  16. bn100March 21, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    no

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  17. Diane ElizabethMarch 22, 2015 at 3:03 AM

    I would do it for a day and probably appreciate my family a little more as a result ;)

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  18. UnknownMarch 23, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    It would be nice to try, at least, maybe Stephen King, would love to meet him and see how he lives for a day!

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  19. Ogitchida Kwe's Book BlogMarch 23, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Yeah I would not mind working for a celebrity. Designing news articles, blogs, organizing emails etc.

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  20. BillieMarch 25, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    No, I think celebrities are very demanding.

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  21. maddogsMarch 26, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    If the 'celebrity' was still down to earth I don't see why not, just so long as I can keep well out of the limelight.

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  22. sheridarbyMarch 27, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    No - not at all

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  23. TatianaMarch 28, 2015 at 12:19 AM

    I would not, I think the pressure and the environment are not the best.
    After all are too evaluate our work, even if we are just behind the cameras.

    But there is always the possibility of also our life ceases to be ours alone.
    Would not want to be instead of who is famous, but I think directly behind also not the best place: S

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  24. sidwalesMarch 28, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    No - I have had loads in work and they can be a pain.

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  25. Kelly HirstMarch 28, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    I wouldn't mind. I'm not the type of person to get starstruck easily

    Kelly Ellen Hirst

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  26. UnknownMarch 28, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    No I wouldn't. I'd never be able to have my dream job if I worked for a celebrity :) Not compatible.

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  27. janine atkinMarch 28, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    not unless it was Adam Levine!

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  28. UnknownMarch 28, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    I wouldn't mind.

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  29. UnknownMarch 28, 2015 at 11:19 PM

    Work with celebrities will probably make me go out of my comfort zone but it may be in a positive way, who knows! :)

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