The Truth About Diamonds: A Novel |  | Author: Nicole Richie
Publisher: HarperEntertainment
Category: Book
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Pages: 240
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Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 0061137332
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780061137334
ASIN: 0061137332
Publication Date: October 1, 2006
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In her electrifying first novel, Nicole Richie tells the sensational story of Chloe Parker, a rock royalty princess and a card-carrying member of Hollywood's inner circle. At the age of seven, Chloe was adopted by a music superstar and his wife, transforming her life from rags to riches. What followed was a wild childhood distinguished by parties with movie stars and rock idols, run-ins with the press and the police, and a subsequent stint in rehab. Suddenly Chloe shoots to instant fame as a spokesmodel for a national ad campaign. When her long-lost birth father appears out of nowhere and her best friend betrays her, she must struggle to keep it all together -- her sobriety, her friendships, and her integrity despite the betrayals of those around her. Ultimately, Chloe comes spectacularly into her own, achieving stardom in her own right and finding true love. Through the eyes of the captivating Chloe and the talented voice of Nicole Richie, we are given a no-holds-barred look at Hollywood's new elite, behind the velvet ropes, inside star-studded premieres and parties. Whether they're doing the "circuit" (begin with shopping at Barneys New York, Marni, and Fred Segal, then end with the grilled vegetable salad at the Ivy), or ending up on the front page of your favorite weekly magazine, Chloe Parker and her fellow A-listers never fail to dazzle, their larger-than-life dramas more riveting than any reality show.
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" In her electrifying first novel, Nicole Richie tells the sensational story of Chloe Parker, a rock royalty princess and a card-carrying member of Hollywood's inner circle. At the age of seven, Chloe was adopted by a music superstar and his wife, transforming her life from rags to riches. What followed was a wild childhood distinguished by parties with movie stars and rock idols, run-ins with the press and the police, and a subsequent stint in rehab. Suddenly Chloe shoots to instant fame as a spokesmodel for a national ad campaign. When her long-lost birth father appears out of nowhere and her best friend betrays her, she must struggle to keep it all together -- her sobriety, her friendships, and her integrity despite the betrayals of those around her. Ultimately, Chloe comes spectacularly into her own, achieving stardom in her own right and finding true love. Through the eyes of the captivating Chloe and the talented voice of Nicole Richie, we are given a no-holds-barred look at Hollywood's new elite, behind the velvet ropes, inside star-studded premieres and parties. Whether they're doing the ""circuit"" (begin with shopping at Barneys New York, Marni, and Fred Segal, then end with the grilled vegetable salad at the Ivy), or ending up on the front page of your favorite weekly magazine, Chloe Parker and her fellow A-listers never fail to dazzle, their larger-than-life dramas more riveting than any reality show. "
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 ummm... huh? June 9, 2008
I bought this book based on the past reviews stating that she dishes out a lot of dirt and whatnot. However I didn't see anything remotely close to dirt in this. It was a mixture of "her side of the story" and the view of a third person. I really didn't even understand who the names of the people were supposed to be in reality. I thought she put in good effort... but to me this book just seemed like someone trying to get extra money while putting in 2 weeks to write this book. I really wish I would have bought something more juicy. The ending was predictable even though it is based on her life story.
 A lovely little roman à clef... May 27, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
While on a book buying binge with a pop culture theme, I came across "The Truth About Diamonds" and I have to admit that at first I thought to myself "Do I really want to read this book?" But, then I put aside any preconceived notions and just bought it. And you know what... I really enjoyed it. I read it in one night while taking a bubble bath and I found myself so entertained that I didn't put it down until I was done...
"The Truth About Diamonds" follows wealthy socialite Chloe Parker, the adopted daughter of a music royalty, through her rise to fame, battle with drugs, adventures with friends, adventures with frienemies and eventually true love.
Is "The Truth About Diamonds" one of the finest works of literature the world will ever see? No, of course it's not, don't be silly. Is "The Truth About Diamonds" an entertaining, revealing book that would be well placed on any good gossipmongers summer reading list? Yes, yes it is. In fact, I think that "Nicole" has done a great job of creating a lovely little roman à clef with this book and if, in a few years, she decides to write another novel I'll be sure to pick that one up too.
 Why, oh why, are you here? January 20, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Why are you looking at this book? For that matter, why the hell am I here? A discussion with a friend about the empty, whoring lives of these husks we call celebrities brought me to wonder what kind of people read these books, so here I am...condemning you. After reading some reviews, I find myself shivering with disgust...read books like these, and you forfeit your right to have eyes...thems needs brains to work! I feel I should burn my hands off just for typing about this blather, but I'll settle for leaving some hate in my wake...
BAH!
P.S. I know that I am wasting my time even suggesting to you something to read but, God help me, I give a damn about my people:
Love all the People by Bill Hicks
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Siddhartha
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
May God help you...at least try to help yourselves.
 So Nicole's a writer now? January 11, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Not likely. She can barely talk without saying something stupid, let alone write a whole novel using the same dialect she uses; from what I've seen that is. The whole book stikes me as very juvenile; something written by someone in middle school. I strongly suggest not even bothering with the book; I felt like I had wasted ten minutes of my life reading the first six pages. Avoid!
Not the best... November 28, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
but not the worst either. I read this book in two days, it is that easy of a read. Nicole claims to not be writing this book about her life but you can see her making references (or subtle insights) to stuff we have heard and read in the tabloids about her. Not literary genius by any means but what can you expect? If you are bored and have nothing else to read, this is a good book. But this wouldn't be a first pick for me ever again.
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