Gold Rush

Hardback Published on: 18/07/2024
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Sure to be a BookTok smash hit, Olivia Petter's debut novel is a zeitgeisty, thrillingly told examination of the insidious underbelly of celebrity culture, the conception of the #metoo movement and the all-too-common exploitation of young women by rich and/or famous men. Scathing, but surprisingly subtle—Gold Rush is a smart and readable novel that exposes not just the headline abuses of power but also the daily obstacles and microaggressions that women endure.

Synopsis

‘Addictive writing wrapped up in a compelling page turner that makes you deeply think and feel’ YOMI ADEGOKE

'An incisive new voice in fiction' COCO MELLORS

We give celebrities a power they don’t deserve. Power they haven’t earned. What happens when they exploit it?

Imagine you’ve just spent the night with the most famous man on the planet. Except you don’t quite remember it. That is what happens to Rose, a twenty-something woman who seemingly has everything going for her.

Working for one of the most powerful news outlets in the country, Rose spends her days doing PR for glossy magazines. There are tedious spreadsheets, fashion divas, and many A-list parties. It’s at one of those parties where she meets Milo Jax, the world-famous, globally adored, British pop sensation. An unlikely flirtation turns into an even more unlikely evening and then Rose wakes up, unable to piece it all together. What happens next changes everything.

Gold Rush is a story about consent, celebrity culture, and trying to figure out where women fit in a world that consistently devalues and disrespects their bodies.

'Powerful, nuanced, richly drawn and skilfully done, Gold rush will stay with me for a long time’ LAUREN BRAVO

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008606411
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 222 x 141 x 36 mm
  • Weight: 520g
  • Languages: English

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Gold Rush
A terrifying glimpse into celebrity
Insightful look into the world of celebrity and those who are unwittingly captivated by it despite shallowness. The main theme is what constitutes as conse... READ MORE
paula sterling-stead
Gold Rush
A terrifying glimpse into the world of celebrity
A terrifying and insightful look into the world of celebrity and those who are unwittingly captivated by it despite shallowness. The main theme is what con... READ MORE
Paula Sterling-stead
Gold Rush
a perfect book describing sexual experiences and the PR industry
The first part of this book, which I feel could’ve been discussed in far fewer pages than was written, mainly sets the scene for Rose Martin the fact that ... READ MORE
Sonya Chullan
Gold Rush
Brave, brutal, brilliant. This debut novel is a scream rising in the throat of every silenced women
(CW - discussion of SA, r*pe and trauma) Gold Rush follows Rose, a PR Assistant swept up by the attentions of 'heartthrob' popstar, Milo Jax. When Rose... READ MORE
Jade Marshall
Gold Rush
A subtle thriller on the cult of celebrity
Without giving away any spoilers, this is a fever dream of celeb culture, on the tension between new media and print, on the power of fame on both the famo... READ MORE
Huttson Lo
Gold Rush
A book that needed to be written but more importantly rea
This is a book that needed to be written. The writer addresses the many issues women face: abuse; gaslighting; fear of saying no; angry and entitled men. ... READ MORE
SuzyCO
Gold Rush
An Important Book I Won't Forget In A Hurry
This book really highlights the difference between the perception and reality of celebrity and the successful influencer life. It was such an uncomfortable... READ MORE
Kerry Young
Gold Rush
Interesting but not enjoyable
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book with no obligation to review. I was not keen on this book. It is very, very slow ... READ MORE
am/am/am
Gold Rush
Just not for me.
I started this book a while ago but just couldn't get into it. I so left it to try again later. Sometimes this works sometimes it doesn't. Sadly I ju... READ MORE
Kim Mooney
Gold Rush
A topical issue but a bit confused...
Rose Martin works as a publicist in the glitzy non-stop party world of celebrities and Instagram influencers, where she has the misfortune to meet up with ... READ MORE
Jim Sweetman
Gold Rush
a book about consent and what can happen if drugged
The first part of this book, which I feel could’ve been discussed in far fewer pages than was written, mainly sets the scene for Rose Martin the fact that ... READ MORE
Sonya Chullan