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Michael Jarvis’s The Location Scout introduces the reader to Lucas Sloan, an American rum-drinker who lives the dream life, according to everyone around him. Scouting the locations is just the tip of the iceberg. He also needs to negotiate contracts, check with local authorities, and remain on set during filming to put out fires—some literal. Once the filming starts, the action begins, and Lucas finds himself stressed. Will the most vital location be available? Can they shoot the action scene at the waterfall without someone sustaining an injury? Will the movie finish filming on time and be any good? And who is sending Sloan threatening messages and printing nasty things in the local media? You’ll need to read The Location Scout to find out.
How does this sound for a job? Spend your days visiting exotic locations looking for the perfect place to shoot a commercial, TV show, or movie. It’s a legitimate job, and it’s called being a location scout. While all this sounds very glamorous, it’s actually not. Michael Jarvis writes what he knows. As a former location scout, he’s been in the thick of things, and boy, does it come out in this novel. Sloan isn’t the most lovable character; at times, he’s a bit gross, but it’s easy to imagine someone like him doing this kind of job. At first, I thought I’d love to be a location scout. By the end, I’m glad I’m not. Dealing with producers, directors, and unhappy locals definitely takes the shine off it. For those who want to know what goes on behind the scenes of a big-budget movie, The Location Scout is the book for you. It’s better suited for an adult audience as there’s plenty of swearing and a few graphic sex scenes.
