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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A little cynical and very entertaining, 12 Nov 2008

By	A. Weeney (London) - See all my reviews

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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars There's more to life than social position, 25 Jan 2009

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly divine!
Utterly divine! Wonderfully fabulous...

One Fifth Avenue is a novel as good as the Avenue itself. Read more

Published 1 month ago by C. N. SILVA

3.0 out of 5 stars It took a little while to get in to
This is the first book of this author that I have read. It took a while to get in to it but when I did (about half way through) it seemed to flow quie nicely. Read more

Published 2 months ago by TeePee

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 4 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 6 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 7 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
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Published 8 months ago by Ms. Hl Kennedy

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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 10 months ago by Mrs. N. Simpson

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