James Frey became notorious when it was revealed his memoir, A Million Little Pieces, contained many fraudulent passages. The backlash was significant enough for his latest book Bright Shiny Morning to open with this disclaimer, “Nothing in this book should be considered accurate or reliable”. Does that really need to be stated when the book is marketed as fiction?
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
One Stung, Twice Shy?
James Frey became notorious when it was revealed his memoir, A Million Little Pieces, contained many fraudulent passages. The backlash was significant enough for his latest book Bright Shiny Morning to open with this disclaimer, “Nothing in this book should be considered accurate or reliable”. Does that really need to be stated when the book is marketed as fiction?
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