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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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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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.
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.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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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Same as the film
I liked this story and the characters very much. It is a good, lighthearted read- perfect for holidays or relaxing into. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Joanne
Utterly boring and low-standard.
Absolutely a money and time waster.
Don't buy it if you are somebody who has a even bit of sense of fashion. Read more
Don't buy it if you are somebody who has a even bit of sense of fashion. Read more
Published 1 month ago by kase
passable
Whilst I loved the film, I was not too fond of the book. I don't think Andy comes across as a likeable person in the book, and at times I feel she deserves a boss that treats her... Read more
Published 4 months ago by K. Platt
Not as good as the film!
Usually films mangle books but in the case of Devil Wears Prada the film fleshed out some very weak characters. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. J. Mullins
Devil in disguise
Read the international bestseller that spawned a major motion picture and a hit book series.
Andrea starts work at the hottest fashion magazine around. Read more
Andrea starts work at the hottest fashion magazine around. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Fenix Orion
a fashion no-no
I have just read this after having read one of the author Laura Weisberger's other books 'Everyone Worth Knowing'. I enjoyed EWK but I can't say the same for TDWP. Read more
Published 5 months ago by kooky ju
This book would be nothing without the fashion industry, but that's...
Many reviews have criticised the endless descriptions of designer clothes, but for those who enjoy descriptions of beautiful designer clothes those may well be your favourite parts... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Catherine
Too long and predictable
Although it did use some novelistic devices successfully, this book reads for the most part as a litany some abused, overworked young woman would share over drinks, phone, or email... Read more
Published 6 months ago by alda
Watch the film instead
This was a mediocre novel. It was alright for a piece of chick-lit, but it wasn't anything special and by the end I was getting pretty bored of all the designer references and it... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Stepping Out of the Page
Not for me
I wanted a light read and I guess I got one! Too light, not enough to catch my imagination and one dimensional characters with an unsatisfactory ending. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ichabod
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