The Truth About Diamonds by Nicole Richie (Hollywood socialite, in case you were unaware), is a sort of memoir on her own life. After seeing what BFF Paris Hilton could do with a book deal, I can’t say I was real excited to crack this one open. But I have always been a fan of Nicole, so I thought I would give her a shot.
You follow Chloe, the main character that is based off Nicole’s life. She leads you through all her downfalls, the drugs she was on, entering rehab at a young age, a parent’s messy divorce, and the ups and downs with Simone, another rich socialite who is Chloe’s BFF (eh em, Paris Hilton). I felt my heart tug at a few chapters (surprising me) really feeling and believing the characters as I watched their lives play out. Each and every supporting and small character came alive with vigor and I felt as though I could be transported into the ‘famous for being famous’ life.
This book was written while Riche and Hilton were going through their now quite famous feud, and Riche goes all out on trashing Simone (who is clearly based upon Hilton). As the novel takes us through the years, we realize how evil and manipulative Simone can be, trying to take as much of the spotlight away from her gal pal to put her on top, even all throughout the girls’ reality show (The Simple Life).
Though the writing wasn’t completely stellar, I think it showed how much effort Nicole Richie actually put into writing this chick lit novel, and not wanting to have a ghostwriter. Some of the language perplexed me, and more than once was I confused at where the plot was going, but a strong finish kept me thinking about the characters and their lives even after I turned the last page.
