Alison Gaylin - Trashed (2007)
Reviewed by David J. Montgomery
Alison Gaylin makes her hardcover debut with Trashed, the story of Simone Glass, an ambitious young journalist trying to make it big in L.A. Unfortunately, the only job she can get is working at Asteroid, a bottom-feeding tabloid that makes the Enquirer look like the Economist.
Glass' first assignment is to root through the garbage of the hot TV celeb of the moment, a foul task that turns up an intriguing find: a shoe belonging to a recently murdered actress. After the TV star is murdered in turn, a possession of hers is found in the trash of the killer's next victim.
The murder mystery of Trashed is creepy and suspenseful, but the real pleasure of the book is the witty look at the inner workings of a gossip rag and the tart spoof of Hollywood celebrity and buffoonery. Trashed could have been trashy, but instead Gaylin makes it a fun and juicy read.
Posted by David J. Montgomery in Book Reviews | Permalink
Comments
I really enjoyed the behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry. It was reminiscent of hilarious BBC America shows like Absolutely Fabulous and The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle which give you under the rug looks at the PR and TV talk show industry, respectively.
Posted by: Sookie Stackhouse Books | Oct 9, 2009 1:12:42 PM
can anyone give me the synopsis and the character of this story?
Posted by: vvlovesjiro | Aug 26, 2011 10:49:23 AM
