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haikudan 's review for:
Cue the Sun!: The Invention of Reality TV
by Emily Nussbaum
informative
medium-paced
comprehensive dive,
entertainment genre
all too verité
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Worthwhile thoroughly-researched read for any fan of reality television, or anyone curious about the evolution of the genre. Each chapter dives into an era, a show or network, producer, or other connective thread. The mostly chronological organization works to show the influences and innovations, as well as a clear cultural shift.
I'm a massive fan of Survivor and I thought I knew nearly everything behind-the-scenes, but this proved me wrong by giving detailed fascinating insight into the development and filming of the first season. Even for shows which I never watched or shared interest, I was always engaged in the storytelling and exclusive testimonials.
Ends on a bummer of a note, especially listening in early 2025 at the start of that man's second administration.
entertainment genre
all too verité
///
Worthwhile thoroughly-researched read for any fan of reality television, or anyone curious about the evolution of the genre. Each chapter dives into an era, a show or network, producer, or other connective thread. The mostly chronological organization works to show the influences and innovations, as well as a clear cultural shift.
I'm a massive fan of Survivor and I thought I knew nearly everything behind-the-scenes, but this proved me wrong by giving detailed fascinating insight into the development and filming of the first season. Even for shows which I never watched or shared interest, I was always engaged in the storytelling and exclusive testimonials.
Ends on a bummer of a note, especially listening in early 2025 at the start of that man's second administration.