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Summary: a fashionista Nanny Diary
Review: a fun and wicked read about working for a thinly-veiled version of Vogue's --- erm, sorry: *Runway's* -- fashion editor, who's just about as reprehensible as the mother in The Nanny Diaries. i'd probably would have given this book higher marks if I hadn't read The Nanny Diaries first, cos the two were so similar, centering around supremely awful women whom you just love to hate. fun to read if only for the view into the world of fashionistas.
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Summary: A devilish read!
Review: I LOVED this book and have recommended it to all of my girlfriends. I took this book on vacation with me and couldn't put it down! We've all worked with or for a 'she-devil' and I've had my fair share of 'lady attitude' but this takes the cake! I am an avid reader of all styles of novels and this is one book that I can say that I truly enjoyed. I hope Lauren Weisberger releases another novel soon. Some of the reviews here weren't so great but give the book a shot. You just might enjoy it. It's a great novel to put your feet up too. So grab a latte, kick off those heals and sit back, relax and escape into the world of fashion, flash and style...
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Summary: loved it!
Review: I definitely recommend this book to anybody who wants to read an entertaining novel. It is so hard to put down! I could not believe some of the things that Miranda was asking Andrea to do.....
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Summary: Temporarily entertaining, yet does not hold much depth
Review: The Devil Wears Prada is a book about fresh-out-of-college girl Andrea Sachs who applies for assistant to Miranda Priestley, editor of the nation¡¦s most successful fashion magazine, Runway. A job that ¡¥a million girls would die for¡¦ immediately turns suicidal when Andrea realizes that Miranda¡¦s barking orders are not only impossible to handle but also forces her to completely turn away from the life she had led peacefully before this job, which included friends, her boyfriend, family, and time for herself. As Miranda¡¦s endless and complicated orders rapid-fires towards Andrea, Andrea¡¦s patience wanes, yet she is intent on the award she will receive at the end of the year: a recommendation from Miranda for Andrea to work at any magazine she chooses.
Although entertaining and interesting, this book holds little depth, and the author spends most of the book describing designer labels and runway outfits, from shoes and skirts to scarves and mittens. This book is an excellent read for those who are interested in fashion and trends, because the author describes each and every materialistic item, such as Prada bags, Manolo Blahnik shoes, or Oscar de la Renta evening gowns. It also informs the reader of the classiest lounges and restaurants in New York City. The book describes the highly exclusive life of a highly exclusive character, which gives readers a sense of the thrill of supreme wealth and riches.
In my opinion, the ending was a sort of disappointment, as if the author was rushing to finish the book and came up with an easy way out, with no twists and turns or unexpectedness. The characters and their outcomes were predictable, however, this book is great to just enjoy and is an escape from seriousness and reality. It¡¦s the classic ¡¥chick-lit¡¦, a light-hearted novel for those who are seeking entertainment and a laugh.
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Summary: The job a million girls would die for
Review: With an attention grabbing title: The Devil wears Prada, one wonders about the hidden meanings, is it about the devil, or the Prada? It is about this girl, Andrea Sachs, who graduates out of Brown University, decides not to immediately apply for jobs and went backpacking all over Eurasia. Her deepest ambition is to write for The New Yorker; however, seeing that getting a job as a writer is extremely difficult, she applies to magazines as a personal assistant. After a few tries, she finally struck gold; she had gotten a job at a fashion magazine, Runway. Andrea is now one of the two assistants to the most powerful woman in the magazine, the absolute high-profile, successful editor of Runway, Miranda Priestley. So Andrea is this regular book worm; she does not concern herself with extravagant appearances and expensive brands all the time. This certainly does not bother most people; however, since Runway is a large fashion magazine, Andrea finds herself being laughed at and looked down upon because she doesn't measure up to Runway's impossible clothing value. Commanding, powerful, and simply demanding, Miranda Priestley, chief editor of Runway, puts Andrea thru all hell and back infinite times. Many miniscule things such as getting her dirty clothes to the dry cleaners, and buying lattes. Running pointless errands that would never satisfy the all domineering Miranda herself. While trying to fit to Runway and Mirada's demands, Andrea finds herself fading away from her family and friends. However, Andrea is so caught up in her nightmare and her persistent thought that Miranda's recommendation is one day going to send her to The New Yorker, she leaves all of that behind. Determined to prove to everyone at the office that she has what it takes, Andrea makes the transformation to better accommodate her job and to apply herself to all of Miranda's ridiculous requests. As a result she alienates herself from her family and friends even more. Just when Andrea has lost all sense in compassion, she finds herself wondering if this job is really worth it. This job, that a million girls would die for, may just be the end of her.
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Summary: Fun Read
Review: I really loved this book. Yes, it was a light read, but I knew that going in. I believe the author took the most hellacious traits of many "bosses from hell" and then thought up Miranda. I was amazed that Andrea stuck it out for as long as she did--eleven incredible months. Along the way, she nearly lost everything in her personal life, and was lucky enough to realize this during her next-to-last month with this shrew. This was a terrific book to pick up and have some real laugh out loud moments. Hope to see more from this wonderful author!
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Summary: A little uneven...
Review: ... and the sub-plots are somewhat cookie-cutter - but if you've ever had the World's Worst Job, working for the World's Most Obnoxious Boss - and strived valiantly to keep it because you're sure that at some point, some time, some way, it will all pay off... you'll be able to relate and get a few good giggles. I know I once worked for that boss, that company... just without the glamourous industry, without the fabulous perks, and for $10,000 a year less. I agree that the main character, Andrea, doesn't do a lot to generate sympathy for herself - but come on... she's fresh out of college, and anyone who's ever managed entry-level staff knows that dozens of personal phone calls and too-long coffee breaks are often par for the course. All in all, it was a fun read - not literary, not deep, not profound - but fun... and makes me wonder if I could have stayed a little longer at my truly wretched previous job if I'd at least gotten free Jimmy Choo's out of the deal...
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Summary: Stunt Move
Review: This book just cashed in on its back stage access. Poorly written and the character was not likable. The Pop Star synchronization of book writing.
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Summary: b-o-r-i-n-g
Review: This book presents itself as a quick, stylish read. It's not. It contains many structural errors. The reader is expected to embrace one-dimensional characters. It plods along- same-old, same-old, to its weak, predictable ending. This story could have been written by a high school junior.
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Summary: So real
Review: Anyone who has worked in corporate American, and especially New York, will relate to this tale. While it's supposed to be about a publishing company, it could be almost anywhere, for there are lunatics running around in business pretending to be bosses and employees. It moved along at a good enough clip to keep my attention and was basically a fun read. Give it a try. Also recommended: THE NANNY DIARIES, BARK OF THE DOGWOOD, THE DA VINCI CODE
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