Book Synopsis:
Melanie Lange has disappeared.
Her father, Sir Peter Lange, says she is a danger to herself and has been admitted to a private mental health clinic.
Her ex-husband, Finn, and best friend, Nell, say she has been kidnapped.
The media will say whichever gets them the most views.
But whose side are you on?
#SaveMelanie
#HelpPeter
Told via interviews, transcripts and diary entries, The Ugly Truth is a shocking and addictive thriller about fame, power and the truth behind the headlines.
My Review:
The Ugly Truth is an addictive, clever thriller that I really enjoyed.
The story is told from multiple points of view and through different media’s which I thought was very clever. Through interviews, YouTube videos and tweets a picture of Melanie and Peter’s lives is slowly built up, letting the reader see the history between them. It quickly becomes apparent that all is not right between them and I soon found the book hard to put down as I really wanted to find out the truth of what was going on.
It was very interesting to read about Melanie’s experience of fame and the reality of it. It must be hard being famous with all the press attention, the false stories and not knowing who to trust. I really felt for Melanie as she tries to negotiate all of this while still being a teenager but also found myself wishing she’d open her eyes and stop trusting some people who were clearly only out for themselves.
This book starts off a little slowly but soon picks up as the reader becomes more aware of everything that has been happening. The different point of view makes the book an easy, fast read and I loved the way clues are subtly dropped into the interviews. The book kept me guessing right the way through and I was unable to decide whose side I was on or what was going on until the end.
The ending was brilliant and I thought really helped to highlight how dangerous and manipulative the press can be, which must have such a detrimental affect on those on the receiving end.
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Transworld for my copy of this book via Netgalley.
About The Author:
L.C. North studied psychology at university before pursuing a career in Public Relations. Her first book club thriller – The Ugly Truth – combines her love of psychology and her fascination with the celebrities in the public eye. L.C. North is currently working on her second novel, and when she’s not writing, she co-hosts the crime thriller podcast, In Suspense. L.C. North lives on the Suffolk borders with her family. L.C. North is the pen name of Lauren North. Readers can follow her on Twitter @Lauren_C_North and Facebook @LaurenNorthAuthor.
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