Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York by Andrew Lownie is critiqued for its lack of judicial grounding regarding Prince Andrew's allegations. The review identifies that despite the absence of a court trial for Prince Andrew, the book feeds off unverified allegations, creating a narrative certainty that dismisses legal processes currently underway. It points out that major claims raised are actively contested in courts but are portrayed in the book as settled, which raises ethical concerns regarding the responsibility of authors to represent ongoing legal issues accurately. The review concludes that the book resembles 'trial by media,' substantiating claims through relentless repetition rather than factual evidence, ultimately leading to dubious accountability.
Trial by Media: Andrew Lownie's 'Entitled' Faces Heavy Critique
Trial by Media: Andrew Lownie's 'Entitled' Faces Heavy Critique
A deep dive into Andrew Lownie's book, 'Entitled,' reveals troubling omissions and narrative manipulation amidst ongoing legal battles surrounding Prince Andrew's allegations.
In a scathing review of Andrew Lownie's 'Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York', concerns are raised about the book's portrayal of unverified legal matters regarding Prince Andrew. The review highlights that the book presents allegations as truth without addressing the ongoing court cases disputing these claims, thus leading to a misleading narrative fueled by repetition rather than evidence.
