Alice O'Keeffe
The working title of
The Doorman Wears Dolce makes this instantly recognisable as the follow-up to surely the most fabulously titled debut of 2003
The Devil Wears Prada. For her second novel Lauren Weisberger sticks with what she knows; New York City, but this time its the achingly cool world of Manhattans party people rather than the fashion pack. At the beginning of the novel Bette (Bettina) Robinson, 27 year old daughter of vegan hippie parents is working eighty-hour weeks as a corporate drone in the offices of investment bank CWK Hoffman. The highlight of her social calendar is a dinner date with her uncle and his boyfriend every Thursday night. Handily, said uncle is also a famous, highly syndicated columnist who manages to secure Bette a shiny new job as a party planner at top PR agency. Cue our heroines descent into Manhattans social whirl as she struggles with the outrageous demands of celebrity clients plus unwelcome exposure in a regular gossip column. Its a perfect escapist read, and fans of
The Devil Wears Prada will love it but if youre missing your SATC fix then Id recommend
Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin and
Midnight in Manhattan by Francesca Delbanco as altogether more satisfying slices of the Big Apple.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Review
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 'Not since the heyday of Sex and the City has a story so caught the imagination of ladies who lunch.' HARPERS & QUEEN 'The most fun we've had in ages.' HEAT 'Delicious!a great insight into the world of magazines and fashion.' RED 'Perfect reading in the bath with a flute of champagne.' EVENING STANDARD 'A fabulous book you won't put down.' THE SUN 'A fun read.' DAILY EXPRESS 'A rattling read.' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'Laugh out loud at this fictional fash editor's outrageous shenanigans.' ELLE GIRL 'An entertaining read.' GUARDIAN
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
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