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When a famous scientist is lost in the deepest part of an African rain forest, the crew of a reality TV show sets off to find him. The crew is expecting to boost ratings for their declining show, but they are not expecting to put their lives on the line in order to make this happen.

I picked this book up as a freebie via Pixel of Ink because I was intruiged by the blurb. This could have been one of those books that go either way by either being really good or *really* bad. Luckily, it was really good.

One of the things I liked best about this book was the fact that the author knew what she was writing about. According to her web page, the author has not only worked with documentary crews before, she has also traveled extensively. She knows her stuff, and that comes through in the book. When I read this, I felt as though I was really learning something about the continent of Africa and the workings of an overseas film crew. I loved that! This was an author with expertise that I could trust. The only problem I had was that once or twice I did feel as though I was being lectured (about the role of missionaries in foreign countries, or the problems with mining.)

I also really enjoyed the characters. There was a rather large cast, and the book did jump from one place to another, but it was easy to keep each character in my mind because they were all so unique. I got to know each of them, and they all seemed like individuals. The romance (which was not a huge part of the story) worked well for me, as did the motivations of the other crew members. I also really enjoyed reading about the producer who was safe and sound back home in New York City while his crew suffered on location. One thing that I didn't care for, however, was the 'head hopping'. A single chapter could hold as many as six differents POVs, and I don't care for that.

Overall, Rumors of Savages was an excellent book, and I would definitely read more by this author. The story was fun, adventurous, and compelling. I read it in two days, and was sad to see it end!


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Rumors of Savages edition by Carrie Regan Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks Reviews

OK, I admit to be surprised at how engrossing this novel turned out being. While not that long, it was hardly a novella and I consumed it in two sittings which is a bit unusal for me because I'm busy with work now. So I lost some sleep. I'll get over it.

The premise isn't original - a King Solomon's Mines meets the Blair Witch on TV. The characters are differentiated but not complex nor deeply drawn. In short, a TV 'adventure' crew starts out on a Dr. Livingston quest in a scary and unexplored area of central Africa. The entire quest, though, isn't terribly credible as these folks are off to what we're told is an utterly inaccessible and dangerous area less well equipped than most folks would take to spend a weekend at a local campground.

Toward the middle, we get a bit of 'is the Blair witch real'? Then we get mixed in a bit of Scream's 'shall we split up'? At that point, I figured I had the rest of the book's arc but it took a sharp turn about 80% in and from then on it finished on an unexpected and original note.

What we have here in the end, is a great summer beach / pool read. Easily enough to draw you in, nothing to confuse you - the story just chugs along at a good clip - and a nice wrap up most folks would find refreshing. Recommended.
This novel combines adventure with social commentary to offer the reader a fast-paced tale of the media's impact on the world it consumes for profit.

The basic plot A small television crew heads into the wilds of Africa in search of a famous anthropologist who has gone missing. Their boss hopes that they'll find the anthropologist and gather enough footage to pull together a documentary good enough to save the failing network.

The area they're traveling to is rumored to be home to bloodthirsty savages who have untold powers (ex., they can see the future, they know all the world's languages) and uncountable riches. Locals view the area as cursed, and the crew is barely able to recruit enough locals as guides. Will our intrepid adventurers find the anthropologist? Or, will they be eaten by cannibals? Most importantly, will the network get the ratings it needs to stay afloat?

The main cast of characters is varied, and I expect that most readers will find someone to relate to. There's Max, the aging face of adventure television; AJ, the dedicated cameraman; Liz, the capable assistant producer kept out of higher positions by her boss's sexism; Buddy, the overweight, lovable, and somewhat simple soundman; Troy, the inexperienced producer assigned to the project as a favor to the network's owner; and Bill, the self-centered television executive trying to resuscitate a failing cable network . . . at any cost. A group of supporting characters rounds out the cast and provides intrigue and comic relief.

The author is skilled enough to treat old cliches with enough satire to redeem her use of those cliches (I mean, really -- how many books about traveling to the dark recesses of Africa do we need?). I've deducted one star for the somewhat predictable ending. Things were wrapped up a bit too neatly, but perhaps I'm just a cynic.

Only small issues mar this otherwise entertaining read. If you're looking for adventure without too much gore -- and if you appreciate a bit of lampooning at the expense of network t.v. -- then you'll probably enjoy this book.
When a famous scientist is lost in the deepest part of an African rain forest, the crew of a reality TV show sets off to find him. The crew is expecting to boost ratings for their declining show, but they are not expecting to put their lives on the line in order to make this happen.

I picked this book up as a freebie via Pixel of Ink because I was intruiged by the blurb. This could have been one of those books that go either way by either being really good or *really* bad. Luckily, it was really good.

One of the things I liked best about this book was the fact that the author knew what she was writing about. According to her web page, the author has not only worked with documentary crews before, she has also traveled extensively. She knows her stuff, and that comes through in the book. When I read this, I felt as though I was really learning something about the continent of Africa and the workings of an overseas film crew. I loved that! This was an author with expertise that I could trust. The only problem I had was that once or twice I did feel as though I was being lectured (about the role of missionaries in foreign countries, or the problems with mining.)

I also really enjoyed the characters. There was a rather large cast, and the book did jump from one place to another, but it was easy to keep each character in my mind because they were all so unique. I got to know each of them, and they all seemed like individuals. The romance (which was not a huge part of the story) worked well for me, as did the motivations of the other crew members. I also really enjoyed reading about the producer who was safe and sound back home in New York City while his crew suffered on location. One thing that I didn't care for, however, was the 'head hopping'. A single chapter could hold as many as six differents POVs, and I don't care for that.

Overall, Rumors of Savages was an excellent book, and I would definitely read more by this author. The story was fun, adventurous, and compelling. I read it in two days, and was sad to see it end!