My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A fresh graduate with ambitious aspirations lost in the fast paced life of New York city. Simple plot but new story. As Andrea Sachs tries to put up with a she-devil of a boss who also happens to be the most powerful (and most difficult) woman in the world of fashion for an year in order to achieve her dream of becoming a writer for an acclaimed, intellectual, non-fashion magazine, Lauren Weisberger takes the reader through the ups and downs (mostly downs) in Andrea's life; how her demanding and demeaning job affects her relations with her family, friends and boyfriend - and how she tries, fails and eventually manages to cope with it to take a purposeful step toward her dream job.
The story unfolds in print with such finesse as though it were being shown on the silver screen. The story is well conceived and very well executed. The characters are perfectly crafted with a keen eye for detail by the author. The story will keep you on your toes and make you wonder what's in store on the next page. The description of the ins and outs of the fashion world are amusing as well as informative, and at times even harsh. There are not-so-subtle yet effortless tones of satire and humour almost throughout the novel. It is a very realistic and relatable piece of work and deserves a read. For a first novel, Weisberger has done a more than remarkable job. Kudos!
The story unfolds in print with such finesse as though it were being shown on the silver screen. The story is well conceived and very well executed. The characters are perfectly crafted with a keen eye for detail by the author. The story will keep you on your toes and make you wonder what's in store on the next page. The description of the ins and outs of the fashion world are amusing as well as informative, and at times even harsh. There are not-so-subtle yet effortless tones of satire and humour almost throughout the novel. It is a very realistic and relatable piece of work and deserves a read. For a first novel, Weisberger has done a more than remarkable job. Kudos!
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