Rating: 
Summary: Dissapointing
Review: Let's be honest here. I, like many others, bought this book because of the title. Unfortunately, the title was the funniest part of the book. This book has been described as "light", but there is a difference between "light" and "pointless". I read the first half on a plane, and because it takes absolutely no intellect to read this book, it was a very nice plane book. The only bad part was having to finish it once you got home. I think the characters are well imagined, especially Miranda, but Andrea gets annoying after ahwile, Lily a little boring, and Alex a little unreal.I think this writer has talent but just a little trouble with plot and smoothness. Half the time you are confused at what she's talking about until you get to the third page of the chapter, THEN it makes sense. Unfortunately, the only reason you think about the things that happen in this book is not because they touched you, or sparked an interest, but only because you're trying to understand what just happened. This is a major chick book, so I give it that, and it isn't meant to be a thought-provoking book either. But please, give us something! I gave it two stars and not one because the author does give an accurate account of midtown New York and because the fashion aspect is funny too. But, just not funny enough to live up to the title.
Rating: 
Summary: A disaster
Review: I saw a television show that raved about this book alongside the Dirty Girls Social Club. Shame on them and shame on me for paying more than a dollar for this over-hyped book. "Andrea" has so much contempt for her horrible mean boss, but the majority of the book she herself is criticizing and belittling everyone around her. I pray for the world's sake that the screenplay for the movie is more interesting than the book. It was 4 days of my life I'll never get back. By the 150th page you don't want to read anymore, but its like a train wreck and you just have to see it through. I am willing to send my copy free of charge to anyone who wants it. Just seeing it on my dresser gives me a headache.
Rating:
Summary: Waste of time
Review: This book is not even worth the time it took to read the cover with. There is no point to it and nothing of interest to it either. It is not light, funny, emotional or even "dishy"(whatever that is). The book is boring! BORING!
Rating: 
Summary: A light read
Review: It's a quick, light read. I have also known a boss similar to Miranda, thankGod I wasn't her assistant though! There are some funny parts & the occasional one-liner, but all in all, it wears a little thin. The main character is incredibly naive for most of the book & we're expected to believe she suddenly smarts up in the rushed ending. One would think that she'd develop a survival instinct over the course of the book. The characters are a little 2-dimensional and the main character doesn't develop over the course of the book (except at the very, very end). It's a great book to read on the plane, I certainly wouldn't pay the full hardcover price for it.
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Summary: Just a good, fun read!
Review: This book is perfect for a lighthearted, fun, summertime read! Just when you think Miranda's demands can't possibly get any more ridiculous or absurd, they do. Adrea's nicknames for the different characters she encounters kept me chuckling through the whole book. I agree with the other reviewer who said this book is not meant to be an intellectual read and those who read it for that purpose will be disappointed. Its just meant to be fun.
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Summary: READ ABOUT THE THEME. EXPECTING A TOLSTOY CLASSIC, ARE U?
Review: I was almost swayed by the countless snivelling reviews that this book seems to have generated. Perhaps because it is a thinly veiled account of the author's actual (bitter, needless to say) experiences at Vogue magazine. I am not sure I agree. It is quite an alright novel really, it makes no claim to be anything but pulp "fiction" and does a decent job of it. The title is misleading, perhaps a direct jab at the author's former boss? The story veers around a fashion magazine, things happen, women bicker, a galore of betrayals, bitterness and a lot of shallow vengeance. What's new? This is "chick-lit" and quite akin to what a million men and women read in pop mags like Vogue, Cosmo, Maxim, GQ etc everyday. It's a fast and mildly-fun read for days at home when television is dry, or in the train if you commute, at least the title will turn a few heads for sure. Expect collegiate humor and you should do fine.
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Summary: ~ My Book Club Pick ~
Review: I saw that this book did not get good reviews, I thought is was a fun read, if It wasn't for my book club pick this book, I don't think I would have taken a second glance, I am so glad I read this book. Andera works for Miranda, she is the boss from hell! I don't think I could have put up with Miranda on how the way she treats Andrea. Andrea wants to be expected and appreciated for the work that she does and Miranda does not appreciated her at all. While I was reading this book Andrea made me laugh a lot on the things she would say and do.
Rating:
Summary: Quick and funny read!
Review: Everyone needs to lighten up! This book was meant to be funny and that it is. The whole point is that Andrea cannot resolve these issues with her boss because her boss is CRAZY. I am in a position where I cannot resolve issues with my boss and this book just made my situation very humorous. Loved this book!
Rating:
Summary: ZZZzzzzzzzzzz!
Review: Repetitive. Boring. Gets slightly interesting near the end, but then doesn't tie up the loose ends of Andy's love-life. What happens with Alex...or Christian? Hellooooo? The one interesting storyline just buggers off and dies!!! I've worked for a boss like Miranda, and I still found it painstaking to read the same scenarios OVER AND OVER again....
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Summary: One Complaint After the Next...
Review: Initially, I thought this book was going to be a fun light-hearted read. I was disappointed to discover that rather than being adventurous, this book was nothing more than a long list of whiny complaints made by the narrator, Andrea. There is never a moment when Andrea is actually happy and content, which eventually drains the reader and contributes to the fact that this book is just one big headache. I only finished due to curiosity, but the ending is so predictably anti-climatic that I found myself feeling no emotions at the end. Save your time and read something fun with a rewarding ending such as I Dont Know How She Does It by Allison Pearson.
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