Rented man

Author: [German] Lind/Qiumingren/Fangyouru
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This is a novel filled with fashionable elements, rich in the spirit of the era. Its distinctive artistic feature lies in the intertwining and development of two main plots, with a thrilling storyline culminating in a climax. One main plot of the novel is the career struggle of Carla. Readers can see how a television program is hyped and produced, and behind the glamorous host lies plastic surgery, liposuction, weight-loss diets—all designed to capture the audience's attention. Rent-a-Man is one of Germany's best-selling female novels in recent years. Carla Stein is an excellent television host, presiding over a trendy program for young people to find partners. Her husband is a famous orchestra conductor, who strongly opposes her working outside and eventually they get divorced. To take care of her four children, she hires a male nanny. Over time, she cannot help but develop feelings for him. The station head, in an effort to boost ratings and win more sponsors, conspires with the sponsors to deliberately create sensational events. Carla skillfully navigates the station head and the sponsors, foiling their schemes.