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Summary: The Devil Wears Sweatpants
Review: The devil doesn't wear Prada, the devil wears sweatpants. The main character of this book infuriated me as much as she was infuriated by her boss. She was unappreciative, unprofessional, lazy, and immature. Her boss demanded the best for the right reasons. The portrayal of the fashion-loving fools was great, and this book had many laughs. At the same time, it was great to see how anybody can demonize others while they themselves aren't the Archangel Gabriel, either. 4 out of 5 stars - a must read.
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Summary: HILARIOUS.
Review: I usually dont buy novels but this one caught my attention at the book store because of its unusual cover. I was convinced on buying the book when I saw that it was about a person (Andrea Sachs) struggling to keep her job because of all the crazy things her boss (Miranda Priestly) makes her do.
I truly recommend this book to everyone who, in some time of their professional life, has had an "impossible boss". Believe me, you will really enjoy this book.
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Summary: The Nanny Diaries of the fashion world
Review: The plot reads like the Nanny Diaries, just in a different setting: young woman out of college takes entry level job not immediately in her field in order to break into her field -- ends up working ridiculous hours for a woman that is beyond belief and extremely demanding - I'd say the rest but it reveals the end of the book.Overall it is a humorous book with interesting characters. Pick Nanny Diaries or this one but not both, or you will end up bored.
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Summary: Couldn't put it down!
Review: I loved this book, and I can't remember the last book I said that about. I read this book right after finishing The Nanny Diaries, and I enjoyed this book so much more. While The Nanny Diaries is cute and silly, this book was more mature and believable. I think you have to have some appreciation for the fashion industry, and the obsession with designer labels to appreciate this book. If a book doesn't pique my interest after the first 100 pages, I will not give it a chance, but I genuinely looked forward to the evenings when I could read this book, and had a hard time putting it down! I would definitely buy the next book from Lauren W. -- looking forward to it already.
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Summary: Good enough for sitting in the sand
Review: First: the book isn't really well-written. The author, in what i'm guessing is an attempt to write the way people talk, creates clunky sentences and repeats phrases (okay, so Andy wants to write for the New Yorker. I get it). But when i picked up a book entitled "The Devil Wears Prada" I wasn't seeking the next Booker Prize winner. Instead, I got a really funny beach read, with a character in Miranda that is so over-the-top you're thinking "she can't make this stuff up." Andy isn't the most sympathetic character ( I felt much worse for the utterly disillusioned Emily) but she's enjoyable enough and her pop-culture and post-college references are right on the money. The characters and the plot could've been fleshed out more and the choppy writing could've been better edited, but the book was a glance into that world that many people are at the same time envy and are disgusted by. someone pointed out that the author seemed to be relishing in the lifestyle she was dishing on and I think that's pretty much the point. I for one would like to think that I'm above being bribed an endless supply of designer wear but then I think--oh please, who am I kidding? And I agree that it all could've been better conveyed but is it worth your fifteen bucks? It might be just to see how much money Miranda wastes on breakfasts and lattes, and her utter absurd "tasks" and belittling remarks--and then realize that it's not completely fiction.
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Summary: Cute
Review: Were it not for author Lauren Weisberger's well-touted credentials, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA probably would not be the hit that it has become. Weisberger makes no secret of the fact that she was the assistant of VOGUE editor Anna Wintour. Thus, reading this novel about the assistant to the editor of the world's most influential fashion magazine becomes a guessing game in where the line between fact and fiction has been drawn. Weisberger says in interviews that Anna was a delight while Miranda, her fictional counterpart, is the Devil in Prada. Thus, for those of us who have not worked in fashion, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA is an intriguing peek into a private world. Insofar as DEVIL is accurate, it is informative and entertaining as well. Yet there's another quibble: Weisberger's heroine spends much of her time bemoaning the fact that the demands of her position leave her no time for the writing of serious prose. It was jarring, therefore, to notice the many glitches in grammar that this novel contains. Shouldn't a former VOGUE editor and her own book editor have been able to join together in putting out a book that was written more correctly? In a word, this book is cute, no more and no less.
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Summary: LOVED IT!
Review: The book is so real. I had a couple of bosses that were exactly Miranda Priestly. Whoever has worked in fashion - or elsewhere in the real world - will be able to relate with the 'first job out of college' description: lots of coffee trips and errands all over the place. Very funny and entertaining.
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Summary: Quite Entertaining!
Review: "The Devil Wears Prada" deals with Andrea who worked as an assistant for Miranda, the prominent editor in chief for Runaway, a fashion magazine. It was the first job Andrea landed after graduating from college and she was hoping this would be a stepping stone for her to work for The New Yorker. Unfortunately for Andrea, Miranda was terrible to work for, as she was arrogant, bossy, demanding, and act like she had to right to call her assistants at anytime. Soon, working for Miranda consumed Andrea's life and she began neglecting her family, her boyfriend and her bestfriend. She had no time for anyone and was constantly stressed out. I think "The Devil Wears Prada" is quite entertaining and it provides insights (especially since the author herself worked at the highly popular magazine) into the world of fashion magazines where wearing the right stuff (such as Prada, Gucci) is a must for every employee. The entire book basically deals with Andrea job at Runaway and don't expect anything more. Even though many chick lits deal with fashion magazines, this one in particular deals with fashion in detail.
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Summary: Fun, light read
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. Written in the vein of The Nanny Diaries, it is an insider's look at the stress-filled, not-so-glamourous world of fashion magazines. The protagonist, Andrea, is an aspiring writer who dreams of working at The New Yorker and is willing to give up a year of her life to tortuous servitude for the supremely self-involved editor of fictional Runway magazine, Miranda Priestly. She becomes the junior assistant to Miranda and soon finds that her life will be lived for this lunatic for the next 12 months.
She is at her beck and call 24 hours a day for the most mundane and twisted things you can think of. In the meantime, she begins to neglect her family, burgeoning alcoholic best friend, Lily, and too-perfect boyfriend, Alex. Like The Nanny Diaries, you won't believe the things that Andrea is required to do for her boss in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. It's a fun summer read with a predictable ending, however you will still find yourself rooting for Andrea and cheering when she finally stands up for herself.
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Summary: One of the best!!!!
Review: When I started reading this book I could not put it down, it takes me out of my little house in the middle of Oklahoma to the busy streets of New York City, and the busy life of Andrea. When reading this book it helps you escape. It also makes you wander if you would put up with the same stuff that Andrea does for all the perks that she gets. This book is so good I wish I could find another book that Lauren has written because I am sure it will be as interesting as this one was I would tell everyone to read this book if they are interested in fashion and the inner workings of upper-class living.
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