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appleinducedsleep's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Eating disorder
ameliaflint's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Surprisingly loved this book! Funny, biting, witty. Super smooth and enjoyable read. Fun. Soared through it. Had real themes like alcoholism that were well done.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism
strawberryblonde's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
In all honesty, just watch the movie. It's so much better.
I found the main character in general very unlikeable and the book mainly consisted of her workplace abusing her in every way possible. There were parts I enjoyed, but for me the pacing of the book was generally off. For a long time the plot didn't seem to be going anywhere and then the climax came at the very end of the book, which left me as a reader incredibly confused. It wasn't terrible, but I don't see myself picking it up again.
I found the main character in general very unlikeable and the book mainly consisted of her workplace abusing her in every way possible. There were parts I enjoyed, but for me the pacing of the book was generally off. For a long time the plot didn't seem to be going anywhere and then the climax came at the very end of the book, which left me as a reader incredibly confused. It wasn't terrible, but I don't see myself picking it up again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Alcoholism, Car accident, Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Addiction
vannahcabana's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a good read! I’ve seen the movie so had an idea of what the book was about. It follows Andy’s journey as an assistant to one of the top fashion magazine editors in the world. I do think the story dragged on a bit in a few spots, but I would recommend this book as a good summer vacation read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Car accident, Sexual content, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Body shaming, and Bullying
jadeneedy's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I think it felt a lot better than it was bc I was watching the movie in my mind the whole time I was reading
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism
melancholymegs's review against another edition
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Eating disorder, Body shaming, Bullying, Alcoholism, Fatphobia, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Homophobia, Dysphoria, Classism, Car accident, and Racism
molly_appleby's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hot take: maybe andy was the real villain after all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Eating disorder
christygsp's review against another edition
slow-paced
3.0
I couldn’t help comparing this to the movie while I was reading it, because that’s what I watched (and loved) first.
Purely as a book, this was a pretty solid middle of the road book. Didn’t hate it; didn’t love it - it’s just average for me.
The extra characters and depth for Andy was nice.
I missed a chance to see Miranda as a person rather than just a tyrannical monster but I understand that it wasn't really the point of the book.
Purely as a book, this was a pretty solid middle of the road book. Didn’t hate it; didn’t love it - it’s just average for me.
The extra characters and depth for Andy was nice.
I missed a chance to see Miranda as a person rather than just a tyrannical monster but I understand that it wasn't really the point of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Fatphobia and Cursing
iheartgringos's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
mynameisrebecca's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is a relatively fast, fun read. It takes a bit since it's a longer book, but the vocabulary isn't too complicated and the writing style flows easily. It's gimmicky and "trashy" in the best ways, reminding me of a reality show. Not much happens in the grand scheme of things, despite the book taking place over a year, so it's not the place to come if you're looking for a complex, earth shattering plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Eating disorder, Body shaming, and Car accident