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** 'Bushnell's unparalleled ability to capture type borders in uncanny; the perceptiveness of David Attenborough studying a rare bird... Bushnell is clearly a master observer: no details evades, from the trapping of her protagonists' world to their hopes and dreams' Sarah Maslin Nir, THE TIMES ** 'Bushnell writes like a dream' Henry Sutton, Book of the Week, DAILY MIRROR ** 'It's a shining example of accurately observed social commentary...she has matured as a writer, making it her mission to expose the warped materialism that life in the fast lane breeds, turning decent people into twisted, label-obsessed caricatures. It's all served up with a dose of devilishly dark humour, which makes us blissfully unaware we're being preached to. A hugely entertaining yarn with fascinating, and at times repellent, characters' Serena Kutchinsky, TIME OUT ** 'Full of her usual keen-eyed observations of New York neuroses' VOGUE UK ** 'As sparkling as this season's must-have cocktail ring ...Grippingly good' FOUR STARS, Eithne Farry, MARIE CLAIRE ** 'Bushnell's able to draw a large cast so vividly and imbue them with plenty of zing ... the complex, interweaving plot zips along nicely' Sharon Louger, Fiction of the Week, METRO ** 'Perfect girly fodder. 4 Stars' HEAT ** 'No one captures New York quite like Candace Bushnell' LOOK ** 'Every so often a writer comes along who is so in tune with the times in which they are living that their creation becomes an emblem of their era ... Bushnell has does it again. One Fifth Avenue manages to be slap-bang on the nose about current preoccupations' SUNDAY EXPRESS ** 'Hooray - here's some fun, girls! ... a dollop of unashamed indulgence ...flavour-filled, instantly gratifying and spiked with piquancy ... Bushnell is always of her time, and reading this book is like watching the Red Sea close up with Moses safely across. It is a swansong for the age of avarice as it passes. Have a bit - it's delicious' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY ** 'Witty writing and a gripping story' WOMAN

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One Fifth Avenue, the Art Deco beauty towering over Manhattan's hippest neighbourhood, is a one-of-a-kind address, the sort of building you have to earn your way into - one way or another. For the women in Candace Bushnell's stellar new novel, One Fifth Avenue is at the heart of the lives they've carefully established, or hope to establish. There is Schiffer Diamond, a forty-something actress busily proving that women of style are truly ageless. There is spoiled, self-assured Lola, who is determined to launch herself into society and the arms of the right man by clawing a way into the building. Annalisa is the wife of a hedge fund manager and reluctant socialite, while bitter Mindy is married to an under-published writer and has been the family breadwinner for too long. And then there is Enid, the glamorous grande dame and gossip columnist, who has lived at One Fifth Avenue for decades, and sees everything there is to see from her penthouse view ...

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14 Reviews 5 star:  (3) 4 star:  (5) 3 star:  (2) 2 star:  (1) 1 star:  (3)           Average Customer Review 3.3 out of 5 stars (14 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Most Helpful Customer Reviews   3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars A little cynical and very entertaining, 12 Nov 2008 By  A. Weeney (London) - See all my reviews This review is from: One Fifth Avenue (Hardcover) What I like about Candace Bushnell's writing is the way she goes into her character's heads and describes all the nasty little thoughts they have all the time. Often, many protagonists are quite pathetic, like in "Trading Up", and here with Lola. One Fifth drags you into the glamourous NY, but through the back door. Bushnell gives you the impression that you get to know a part of the NY society, but without the make up. The only thing that makes me keep away 1 star is that the story is a bit slow in the middle. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   6 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly enjoyable, 11 Oct 2008 By  sainte-carmen (London) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    This review is from: One Fifth Avenue (Hardcover) I bought this book on a whim, needing a pick me up on a cold and dreary weekend. I wasn't sure if Bushnell could deliver the goods, but this novel was genuinely enjoyable. She's created an interesting little story and filled it with a mix of likable and not so likable characters. While her insight into New York society seems slightly dated, in spite of the many new media references, her passion for the city shines through as she manages to capture both its glorious history and the never-ending struggle for success. This book won't put any demands on you as a reader, but it will help to while away a few hours. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars There's more to life than social position, 25 Jan 2009 By  Damaskcat (UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)       This review is from: One Fifth Avenue (Hardcover) I haven't read anything else by Candace Bushnell and I've never watched 'Sex and the City' but this book appealed to me because it revolved round a group of people in an apartment block. I think the author's intention was to show how hollow life is if all you're interested in is maintaining your social position. Some of the characters are likeable - if flawed - Schiffer Diamond, the film star, Annalisa Rice - former lawyer married to a financial whizz kid, Billie Lichfield - making his living on commission. Others are unpleasant - Paul Rice - obsessed with making money and his mark on society; Enid - gossip columnist, Philip Oakland - her nephew and a script writer and novelist and Lola Fabrikant - who lies and cheats her way into Philip's life. Then there's Mindy and James Gooch and their computer genius son - Sam. Some of the characters go up in life during the book and others go down - none are unchanged. I thought the characters were very well drawn and the writing, which is precise and considered fits the characters and the subject matter. The story demonstrates that there are more ways than one of dealing with wealth, power and an upmarket place to live. If you pick the wrong ways you can end up selling your soul - as several of the characters do. This was not the light read I expected but it is worth reading and it is entertaining. In addition it has some thought provoking insights into upmarket New York society. I enjoyed it. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 14 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars I wasn't sure - but I really enjoyed this! I didnt like SATC the book (love the series), so was a bit unsure when my pal lent me this to read - thoroughly enjoyed it, and am going to read others. Read more Published 2 days ago by Walshylass 3.0 out of 5 stars Very Good While "Lipstick Jungle" was not the kick to me, "One Fifth Avenue" I liked much more. I got the impression that Candace Bushnell put more work on the characters and the... Read more Published 1 month ago by H. Schober 5.0 out of 5 stars Bushnell is top class writer First things first, I couldn't put this book down which led to me reading it in a day. Everyone loves an escape from reality, and "One Fifth Avenue" offers this and more. Read more Published 1 month ago by Becki 1.0 out of 5 stars Ok for a holiday but its not a page turner I love Sex and the City, but its nothing like it. Its got none of the sassy Carrie Bradshaw-isms. In fact I disliked all of the characters and wished for more down to earth,... Read more Published 2 months ago by The Mews 2.0 out of 5 stars A very 'meh' book One Fifth Avenue is the swankiest apartment building in Manhattan. All the best people live there, and as for everyone else, well, they want to live there. Read more Published 3 months ago by L. Felthouse 4.0 out of 5 stars thanks it was promt and in the condition described. i still havent read it but am veryy excited to do so! thanks again Hx Published 4 months ago by Ms. Hl Kennedy 5.0 out of 5 stars Lust and Power Reign... In an Art Deco building in one of Manhattan's oldest and most hip neighborhoods, a conclave of fictional Manhattanites reside; they are a mix of old and new money, a power-hungry... Read more Published 6 months ago by Laurel-Rain Snow - Raine- 1.0 out of 5 stars Confusing My daughter is a huge fan of sex and the city, so i brought her this book. She has given up reading it after the second chapter as it is so confusing and long winded. Published 6 months ago by Mrs. N. Simpson 4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly enjoyable First things first - there isn't much sex in this novel, and the sex scenes are probably the worst thing about it, which is rather surprising from the author of Sex and the City... Read more Published 7 months ago by Claretta 1.0 out of 5 stars Best avoid One Fifth Avenue... I bought this book for some light reading and it for that it served its purpose just fine.I must admit I haven't read anything else by Candace Bushnell so I cannot be sure if this... Read more Published 8 months ago by I. Lolossidis Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 14 customer reviews...

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