The Fame Game audiobook

I have never read Lauren Conrad’s L.A. Candy series. To be totally honest, I considered them somewhat autobiographical considering Conrad’s well-televised history and the concept matter. And, being brutally honest, I never cared much about either show she was on.It was only after I saw my sister-in-law ravenously reading her books that I thought I would give them a try, and I feel like I owe Ms. Conrad an apology. I judged her books based on pre-conceived notions of who she was as a person, and I was wrong. The only reason I’m acknowledging this is because I have a sinking suspicion that I’m not the only person to feel this way.While I doubt this series will win a noble prize, The Fame Game is fun. It’s very much a feel-good, don’t take things too seriously kind of book. It’s very much in the same vein as Gossip Girl, The Lying Game, and Pretty Little Liars. These are all series that have developed a strong fanbase because they are just good, guilty-pleasure fun.I found myself genuinely enjoying Madison and following her exploits throughout the book. Yes, some of the situations were over the top and somewhat ridiculous, but it made me laugh and smile frequently. Conrad has a knack for writing amusing, vivid characters. And I’m a sucker for the exploits of a celebrity-esque world. You have to admit, if ever there was a case to me made for “Write what you know,” Conrad has that down cold.The writing is a bit green at times, with Conrad having a habit of flat out telling a situation versus letting it unfold before the reader, but that is a thing that comes with time. I have no doubt if I went back and read her first series, I would see quite a bit of growth as a writer. I really hope other people will set aside their preconceptions of this author (and other celebrity authors) and give this book a fair shot. I can admit that had there been an unknown author name attached to this book, I would have more than likely picked this up before now. Shame on me for that. But shame on you if you feel the same way I did and you don’t give this book a shot. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Vacation reread and while I did enjoy it I think this one stayed with me more than the La candy read as I remembered most of the plot, which was a shame. Madison was a bit annoying in this one and she was also confusing at times with how she acted. Didn't like they added the dad already. Luke was meh. Also wasn't a fan of Carmen in the end. The ending.. Madison please. I am normally not one to like Reality Tv Shows, mostly I find them idiotic and silly, but for some reason I love them when they are a setting in a book. :)We got 4 girls, but only 3 POVs (which I found too bad, because I would have loved our fourth girl to also get a chance to shine). All girls have something special. We got 2 girls who want to be actresses and one who wants to be a singer. I am not sure what Gaby wanted, but it seems to involve stuff like interviewing celebrities and talking to people. My favourite characters would have to be Kate and Carmen. Especially Kate. Kate was really the girl-next-door, the girl trying to make it, the girl still pure and innocent. While Carmen was already deep into the world of Hollywood and the workings of it. I really liked their friendship, though I was sad when a certain event happened that caused cracks to form. Out of all the people I didn't expect Carmen to be like that. I would expect such behaviour from Madison or Gaby. Madison was the most annoying character, and at times I really liked her, but at other times I got sick of her attitude, her I-am-amazing-and-everyone-else-sucks-tude. I got quite tired of her whining and complaining. Her family situation just seemed weird and it didn't fit. Maybe because I haven't read the first series and I only see Madison in this one, but it all just seems so plastic, so fake. And I was glad I was right about Madison's dad. Too bad Madison didn't notice until it was (again) too late. The show itself and the whole reality thing around it was interesting and fun. I really hope the girls will make it and won't fall for all the fake and treacherous things that surround them.We also got various side-characters. Some of them awesome, and some (like Kate's boyfriend) annoying and horrendous. But they make the book even better, they add that dramatic element that makes it more like a reality tv show. I will be sure to read the rest of this series, and I will also be getting the first series too. Because I want to know what happened there.Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/

This is truly embarrasing...but I love, absolutley love, Lauren Conrad's books, so far. All of them. The LA Candy series, and now this one. It must be because she knows so much about the world behind reality TV, or something, because I ate this book up. I read it in basically one day, loving the new characters and still hating Madison, and being annoyed by Gaby. I really do miss Jane and Scarlett, but I LOVE Kate, the singer-songwriter in the book. She's the most down-to-earth; the most likeable. I do, however, like how the book is basically done from Madison's perspective because it makes it hard to completely hate her, and a book is no fun when you hate the main character. This book was really good. I really liked it, maybe a little more than LA Candy. But, still. It's a great read. You should read it, for sure

I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in the Fame Game series. I haven't read the LA Candy series so I met Madison for the first time here.Although I think she was a very one dimensional character, she does develop throughout the book and even further in the rest of the series. I liked the idea of each character being quite stereotypical because I think we relate to them well under these circumstances. Watching MTV and other reality shows will present you with these four basic character types quickly and the introduction of them in the book helps the audience to connect. I think their development takes the book a little further than what you'd watch on The Hills or The City etc and that's interesting to see.However, I think there are a few characters that needed a lot more development, like Gaby. Her involvement seems pointless and silly.

Starting this book off, i thought it would be more like the first book, L.A. Candy. I was a little bit disappointed to find out that Jane, the main character of the first series of books, wasn't even in it, but the villain, Madison,the most hated character in the first series, was one of the main characters. I don't think that it was a good idea to write out Jane because she was the most relatable. Though The Fame Game disappointed me a bit, it was a good book and full of entertainment. It was another Lauren Conrad book about the start of a reality show created by Trevor Lord of Pop T.V. Overall, I thought the book was good.

I found my new guilty pleasure :). Ik had niet verwacht dat ik "The Fame Game" zo leuk zou vinden als ik het vind. Ik kwam vlot door het verhaal heen. Daarnaast kwam het verhaal sneller op gang dan "L.A. Candy". Ik had ook niet verwacht om Madison Parker sympathiek te gaan vinden, maar ik ben haar aardig gaan vinden...Hele recensie vind je hier: https://secretsofthetales.wordpress.c...

This book was really enjoyable! I flew through it. I’ve read the LA Candy series and didn’t expect to enjoy this book as much as I did, considering Madison was one of my least favorite characters in LA Candy. However, I enjoyed her story line and the new characters as well. I am looking forward to reading the next one!

Fabulous but almost to girly

All of these books brought out the teenage girl in me who loved watching Laguna Beach & The Hills. These books were so cheesy they were brilliant. I honestly loved them.

For us reality show junkies - it is a fun look behind the curtain.

I loved Lauren Conrad's LA Candy series, so I was happy to see Madison Parker as a returning character! This is a perfect light read with a storyline that stays interesting.

I didn't think I would enjoy this book because it centered around Madison but I ended up loving it. I can't wait for the sequel!!

Very enticing for young adult females. gotta read the 1st three books of the series first.