| Category: | Literary Fiction |
|---|---|
| Author: | Michael Jarvis |
| Publisher: | Michael Jarvis |
| Publication Date: | June 17, 2025 |
| Number of Pages: | 442 |
| ISBN-10: | 0988538997 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-0988538993 |
The Location Scout by Michael Jarvis presents a witty
and engaging exploration of the behind-the-scenes chaos of location scouting
for film and advertising projects. The story is set against the backdrop of the
Bahamas and the Dominican Republic. Lucas Sloan is a seasoned but cynical
location scout who, after experiencing setbacks in his previous mission,
accepts a new project to scout for the perfect movie location in the sugar
industry in the Dominican
Republic. This one doesn’t come easy, and he must navigate a strange terrain,
meeting with a web of bureaucratic hurdles, eccentric locals, and
facing off corporate machinations to find the perfect spots for shoots. His
adventures include tense negotiations, humorous encounters with suspicious
locals, and the constant juggling of logistical nightmares, while maintaining
his professional composure. What will it take to get his ideal location finally?
Despite setbacks such as weather, bureaucratic red tape, and corporate greed, Sloan’s
journey is an eye-opener to the absurdity of the film industry’s location
scouting process.
Michael Jarvis is a gifted entertainer and storyteller,
writing in prose that seems to come off effortlessly and sprinkling the story
with dazzling dialogue. You’ll enjoy the beauty of the short sentences, the
persistent drama driven by the dialogues —often brisk and sharp — and the
relentless humor that takes you from one page to the next. Sloan’s interactions
with the local Bahamian realtor Clinton Pinder, the savvy film commission
officials, and the eccentric hotel staff are laced with witty banter that
captures the cultural nuances and industry jargon with unique beauty. I enjoyed
how the dialogues reveal Sloan’s wit, frustration, and grit. The setting—lush
beaches, tropical jungles, and remote islands—is described with cinematic
flair, immersing the reader in the exotic locations that are more than mere
backdrops. The Location Scout is a compelling read that both entertains
and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the unpredictable world of location
scouting, rendered in gorgeous prose, memorable characters, and a setting that
stays with you.
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