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The Devil Wears Prada [Paperback]

Lauren Weisberger
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Book Description

20 Jun 2013

The classic bestseller – over a million copies sold worldwide

High fashion, low cunning – and the boss from hell

When Andrea first sets foot in the plush Manhattan offices of Runway she knows nothing. She's never heard of the world's most fashionable magazine, or its feared and fawned-over editor, Miranda Priestly – her new boss.

A year later, she knows altogether too much:

That it's a sacking offence to wear anything lower than a three-inch heel to work.

That you can charge cars, manicures, anything at all to the Runway account, but you must never, ever, leave your desk, or let Miranda's coffee get cold.

And that at 3 a.m. on a Sunday, when your boyfriend's dumping you because you're always at work, if Miranda phones, you jump.

But this is Andrea’s big break – it's going to be worth it in the end.

Isn't it?


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Product details

  • Paperback: 391 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd., London; Film Tie-in Ed edition (20 Jun 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007156103
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007156108
  • Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 12.5 x 19 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,317 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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It's a killer title: The Devil Wears Prada. And it's killer material: author Lauren Weisberger did a stint as assistant to Anna Wintour, the all-powerful editor of Vogue magazine. Now she's written a book, and this is its theme: narrator Andrea Sachs goes to work for Miranda Priestly, the all-powerful editor of Runway magazine. It turns out Miranda is quite the bossyboots. That's pretty much the extent of the novel, but it's plenty. Miranda's behaviour is so insanely over-the-top that it's a gas to see what she'll do next, and to try to guess which incidents were culled from the real-life antics of the woman who's been called Anna "Nuclear" Wintour. For instance, when Miranda goes to Paris for the collections, Andrea receives a call back at the New York office (where, incidentally, she's not allowed to leave her desk to eat or go to the bathroom, lest her boss should call). Miranda bellows over the line: "I am standing in the pouring rain on the rue de Rivoli and my driver has vanished. Vanished! Find him immediately!"

This kind of thing is delicious fun to read about, though not as well written as its obvious antecedent, The Nanny Diaries. And therein lies the essential problem of the book. Andrea's goal in life is to work for The New Yorker--she's only sticking it out with Miranda for a job recommendation. But author Weisberger is such an inept, ungrammatical writer, you're positively rooting for her fictional alter ego not to get anywhere near The New Yorker. Still, Weisberger has certainly one-upped Me Times Three author Alix Witchel, whose magazine-world novel never gave us the inside dope that was the book's whole raison d'être. For the most part, The Devil Wears Prada focuses on the outrageous Miranda Priestly, and she's an irresistible spectacle. --Claire Dederer, Amazon.com

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PRAISE FOR THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA:

‘This little gem mixes Sex and the City charm with dry New York wit.’ REAL

‘Sassy, insightful and sooo Sex and The City, you'll be rushing to the bookshop for your copy like it's a half price Prada sale.’ COMPANY

‘The most fun we've had in ages.’ HEAT

‘Delicious…a great insight into the world of magazines and fashion.’ RED


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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Escapism 9 Aug 2006
By Victoria VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
I was really surprised to read all the so-so reviews about this book. I picked it up in an English Bookshop in Spain, needing something light-hearted after Captain Corelli's Mandolin, and while I wouldn't dare compare the two books (the latter is a work of genius) I found The Devil Wears Prada a great book to lounge on the beach with.

It tells the story of Andrea Sachs, a college graduate who lands a job as personal assisstant to Miranda Priestly, editor-in-chief of fashion bible Runway. Andrea has no interest at all in fashion, and takes the job as a stepping stone to serious journalism. However, Miranda soon proves to be the boss-from-hell. Taking on this job drains Andrea's soul as she loses contact with the outside world, casting aside her family, friends and boyfriend in order to meet Miranda's outrageous demands.

While I would hesitate to call the novel funny, it is a larger-than-life look at how people sell their souls to the workplace and their bosses. It is difficult to comprehend the tasks that Andrea is asked to complete, and if indeed the author's stint working for Anna Wintour was anything like this, I feel sorry for her! It is not a masterpiece of prose fiction; however it is an easy read and perfect escapism from what we all think to be a tough old life. I can see why it has been made into a film - think Bidget Jones with a touch more sarcasm trying to totter around in 6inch Jimmy Choos with a tray of Starbucks coffee in one hand and a takeout lunch in the other, and that is Andrea Sachs. I have awarded it 4 stars because it was a light hearted, easy read, perfect for a holiday.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Why all the bad reviews?! 10 Jun 2007
By gabby
Format:Paperback
This book isn't the best book I've ever read by far, but I really don't understand all the 1 and 2 star ratings when it's a really entertaining read! It's not exceptionally moving or groundbreaking, but it's a gripping book that you'll enjoy from start to finish as you learn more about the characters. Somebody said Andrea was one dimensional - the book's plot doesn't allow for her to develop properly, that's true - but it doesn't stop her being a fun and likeable main character. I'd definitely recommend it especially for a holiday read. The film didn't live up to the book at all!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the film! 8 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback
I am sure most people will discover this book through the film and be disappointed. Usually films mangle the plotlines of books but in the case of Devil Wears Prada the film fleshed out some very weak characters. Like the film it tells the story of Andrea Sachs a recent graduate looking for her first writing job but instead ending up as the assistant to a fashion magazine editor. The main issue fans of the big screen version may find is that the film added many characters, changed a few and was generally a much more well developed story which does leave the book feeling rather a let down. The problem I have with the book is that Andrea is so annoying, immature and flakey and seems to have such a bad attitude with applying herself and actually doing her job properly. In practice she deserved firing and was very unlikeable. The film changed her character enough that I actually felt that I was on her side. In the book she basically spends her days smoking, calling her boyfriend, whining and putting in minimal effort. There is just not enough development of her character for us to see an ambitious but naive girl getting sucked into the world of high fashion, so when she leaves it at the end it feels like it isn't a big deal. Her success at the end of the book is basically based on her being really bad at her job which I find incredibly annoying.

I have noticed all of Lauren Weisberger's books have these weak female lead characters, none of them fight for what they want or stick up for themselves.

Ok for an unchallenging holiday read.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars enchanting 2 July 2007
Format:Paperback
I can not see how people are giving this book a low rating. I loved it. It really gripped and I could barely put it down. It is so much better than the movie. I would love to have seen some of the antics Andrea gets up to in the movie. This book is very much for the fashion loving female which is exactly me. A definite recommendation. Don't judge it until you have read it.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars I don't care what the Devil wears... 9 April 2007
Format:Paperback
I thought I would enjoy this - as I have heard about the hype, etc, but it was dull. Andrea, the main character and narrator was one-dimensional, nothing much happened (apart from Miranda the boss being bossy) and I really didn't care what happened to any of them by the time I got to the end! Oh well... NEXT!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Fab beach read 11 Nov 2006
By Bex
Format:Paperback
I read this book in couple of days while on holiday and thoroughly enjoyed it. It shows us just how evil the fashion industry can be! I really felt for poor Andy as she was trying really hard 'to please all of the people all of the time' and realisticaly its no wonder she eventually snapped (I wouldn't have lasted a day nevermind almost a year!). Just a quick piece of advice... If you've read the book already don't see the film - although it is very good it will dissappoint and you will be wondering where certain parts have disappeared to!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Stuck in a plain rut. 20 Dec 2003
By Louise
Format:Paperback
I read the extract printed in the You sunday magazine a few weeks back and really enjoyed it. It seemed fast paced and exciting. On buying the book, the fast paced rush around the fashion industry continued, but that was about it. The story didn't progress and the male love interest, was nothing but a distraction, was of no relevance to anything in particular. He seemed to be written in to tick off another box in the chick lit criteria.
Overall, this book could be compared to a sunday afternoon walk, without the trees, flowers or sky. Just a bit plain.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining
I love this book, yes the film is better, but that's because the book is good in the first place. I love reading about fashion and glamour and this book really satisfied the need... Read more
Published 2 days ago by bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars Good value for money
Bought this for an 18 year old and the quality was superb. Why buy anywhere else..at the price I paid it was a steal.
Published 20 days ago by D. Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars cool
I like it and I saw the movie first. So I tried to find the original book to read.It is cool.
Published 1 month ago by Susan Cao
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic just what we wanted.............arrived on time and more...
Fantastic just what we wanted.............arrived on time and more than happy. What more can I say. It did the job
Published 1 month ago by floozy
3.0 out of 5 stars can be slow
The story is not like the film and can be slow in places but still a resonable read and funny
Published 4 months ago by Megan Drew
1.0 out of 5 stars Really
The Devil wears prada does he, well what does the angel wear, dolce and gabanna no doubt eh . .
Published 4 months ago by J. Ashdown
4.0 out of 5 stars fun to read
A great book about relationships, what someone will do in order to advance their career. It's a great idea for a book and the author has done a fantastic job creating the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Becca
4.0 out of 5 stars Another book much better than it's movie
Loved the movie of this book so eventually gave it a read. Ten times better with a much more satisfying ending!
Published 5 months ago by Abbie Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous
I've already destroyed two paper copies of this book with bathtime reading as the razor sharp satire of the fashion industry is right up my street. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs Cecilia J Griffith
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the film
After watching the film I thought that the book would be great. However, I ended up disappointed. You tend to think that the book will be far better than the film, but this is one... Read more
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