The Devil Wears Prada
Monday, May 29th, 2006The Devil Wears Prada, by Lauren WeisbergerMy first book review! While I try to read a wide range of literature, this is one that is rather different than my norm. Typically when I’m picking up a new novel off the best sellers rack I go for the typical murder/law mystery that floods the market. When I get lucky there is one there that incorporates some aspect of an ancient civilization or science oriented topic. But what I usually avoid, is anything that looks particularly girly, mushy or romantic. I can’t stomach romance novels. I decided to give this girly looking book a try because I was in the mood for something different.
The Devil Wears Prada was a light, surprisingly fun and entertaining read. The characters in the book are likeable and fairly realistic. I consider this a light read because I didn’t get the sad feeling I get many times when I finish a book. Sad because it’s over, there is no more, how can there not be more - I’m not done being mentally drawn in to the characters’ world and don’t feel ready to give them up! I liked the look into the high fashion industry this book presented. It is not something I have ever been terribly interested in or known much about. Now don’t mis-interpret this, I like being fashionable - but the world in The Devil is a whole different ball game. It is the world of $2000 Gucci pants and $1000 Jimmy Choo shoes. Side note - after reading the book I’m sure I need a pair of those shoes! The real focus of the book is the crazy, harsh fashion guru magazine editor boss that the main character Andrea becomes an assistant for - but it’s all the behind the scenes fashion world that you see thru Andrea’s eyes that makes the book fun. I didn’t feel a lot of build up with the story. The book seemed to go on for some time just talking about the day to day activities without really reaching towards an obvious goal. Overall though an enjoyable book which I would recommend for a casual, entertaining read.
The Devil Wears Prada was a light, surprisingly fun and entertaining read. The characters in the book are likeable and fairly realistic. I consider this a light read because I didn’t get the sad feeling I get many times when I finish a book. Sad because it’s over, there is no more, how can there not be more - I’m not done being mentally drawn in to the characters’ world and don’t feel ready to give them up! I liked the look into the high fashion industry this book presented. It is not something I have ever been terribly interested in or known much about. Now don’t mis-interpret this, I like being fashionable - but the world in The Devil is a whole different ball game. It is the world of $2000 Gucci pants and $1000 Jimmy Choo shoes. Side note - after reading the book I’m sure I need a pair of those shoes! The real focus of the book is the crazy, harsh fashion guru magazine editor boss that the main character Andrea becomes an assistant for - but it’s all the behind the scenes fashion world that you see thru Andrea’s eyes that makes the book fun. I didn’t feel a lot of build up with the story. The book seemed to go on for some time just talking about the day to day activities without really reaching towards an obvious goal. Overall though an enjoyable book which I would recommend for a casual, entertaining read.