Thank you to LibraryThing and Marble City Publishing for providing me with an e-copy of The Breaking of Liam Glass by Charles Harris in exchange for an honest review. The subject of this novel steeps the reader into today's world of fake news. Liam Glass is a teenager who is stabbed on his way to a cash machine. He is left for dead but manages to cling to life, although in a coma. What follows are attempts by several people to profit from Liam Glass' misfortune. A journalist wants to embellish the truth in order to become famous. A politician wants to use the incident to further her public career. A police detective needs to prove himself. And Liam's mother seems to not comprehend what is going on around her and her son. The author has written this novel in a satirical fashion which may not be everyone's favorite type of fiction. Although the novel is well written, I found myself losing interest in some places. Do not let this review prejudice you. It may be that satire is not my cup of tea. There is much to be enjoyed here. ( )

Excellent written novel about the workings and ramifications of the tabloid press. Read about the stabbing of a kid in a London suburb and the crazy media outcome thereof. A tragic incident shifts into a PR event and back - with all too real repercussions on the streets.

During all that the hero crime reporter gets his fit of blues. Gets arrested and battered. Loses his job and finds new offers. Well, a truly funny read with deep insights into the media an PR machine. ( )

I enjoyed this book overall. I struggled with Jason a lot in the beginning. I struggled to believe he would make the decisions he did but his choices stayed consistent and as I got into the story it made sense.

I stayed engaged in the story. It brought in many of the topics you see frequently in the news showing different sides. I felt for the politician as she wanted to make wise choices for her district as she is losing support of her party.

Also I know little about tabloid journalism other than that there is very little positive happening and many lives are ruined or shamed and it is interesting to see it in action.

This is a great read- not really a 'who done it' as we don't really learn a lot about the culprits but more focused on the victim, his family and the hungry journalists after a story and keeping their jobs.

I received an ARC for an honest review. ( )