UGLY
Published on 28. October 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
491 pages
979-8-89441-004-3 (ISBN)
Description
An epic tragicomedy spanning three generations, UGLY explores the horrifying and hilarious truths of man's inhumanity to woman, delivered with unforgettable characters and indelible dark humor in the grand tradition of John Irving.
Three generations of women, one horrifying and hilarious story of defiance.
Charlotte Adams escapes a destitute orphanage in prewar London, only to find herself in the lavish but equally treacherous home of one of England's wealthiest families. Her daughter, Margot Kenworthy, flees to America's heartland, where she takes refuge in a dangerously misunderstood finishing school. Her daughter, Cleo Portman, heads to Hollywood, where she takes on the predatory modeling business in shocking and unprecedented ways.
In the grand tradition of John Irving, David Michael Slater, acclaimed author of Fun & Games and The Vanishing, delivers a sprawling tragicomedy chock-full of remarkable characters and indelible scenes. An unforgettable read, UGLY is a breakneck rollercoaster of a ride.
Three generations of women, one horrifying and hilarious story of defiance.
Charlotte Adams escapes a destitute orphanage in prewar London, only to find herself in the lavish but equally treacherous home of one of England's wealthiest families. Her daughter, Margot Kenworthy, flees to America's heartland, where she takes refuge in a dangerously misunderstood finishing school. Her daughter, Cleo Portman, heads to Hollywood, where she takes on the predatory modeling business in shocking and unprecedented ways.
In the grand tradition of John Irving, David Michael Slater, acclaimed author of Fun & Games and The Vanishing, delivers a sprawling tragicomedy chock-full of remarkable characters and indelible scenes. An unforgettable read, UGLY is a breakneck rollercoaster of a ride.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
667 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-89441-004-3 (9798894410043)
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David Michael Slater is an acclaimed author of nearly thirty works of fiction and non-fiction for children, teens, and adults, several of which are in development for TV and Film. David teaches in Reno, Nevada, where he lives with his wife and son. To learn more, visit www.davidmichaelslater.com.