Exclusive: Reporters in Love...and War

by Barbara Fischkin

Book Overview

Take two hotshot reporters...add a touch of romance and a little healthy competitionthen run for cover. In this fast-paced, sharp-witted debut inspired by the author's real-life adventures, two... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 038533799X
• ISBN13: 9780385337991
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Delta
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

A lesson in love and hilarity!

A fast and fun read that captures the little nuances of the classic love-hate romance. It may also be one of the best fictitious renderings of a newsroom I've ever read. Ms. Fischkin is a great comedic writer, with impeccable timing and a wonderful literary voice.

Scoops Scoop

As a Pulitzer Prize winning winning journalist, I'll tell you that this is the funniest newspaper book since Scoop

A funny and interesting read..Arlene Vanderpoel, Schenectady NY

An excellent start in her first fiction novel. Fischkin takes us from Long Island to Ireland and gives a wonderful look into the world of journalism. Her characters are funny and endearing. As I know the "Real Mulvaney" and am familiar with some of he other real-life characters, it was fun for me to try to figure out what was true and what was untrue. Her sharp wit and obvious love for her husband, the egotistical but loveable Jim Mulvaney and his escapades, keep you turning the pages. I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the sequel.

wacky and too true

Have you ever been crazy about someone who drives you crazy? Someone you think is wonderful even though they use all the wrong strategies to try to convince you that they are wonderful? Barbara Fischkin has captured this nutty dynamic in a romantic comedy about two self-absorbed but lovable journalists, their Irish-Jewish culture clash, and their misadventures chasing down stories about IRA and ETA terrorists. You will laugh very, very hard. I promise.

Too good to be fiction

Reading _Exclusive_ I had to constantly remind myself that it was a work of fiction. Inspired by Barbara Fischkin's real life adventures, this first novel is a great summer read. It's light, fast, fun, funny, and insightful of investigative journalism. Fischkin takes Barbara and Jim around the world (and each other) in 300 pages. This novel assumes an educated reader, but Fischkin explains the compelexity of love and revolution in a seemless way that keeps the reader interested and informed. I can't wait for the sequel!