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yolibear's review
4.0
I really liked this book except for a couple of things that I would change there was no reason to give you insight into the 10-year-old daughter's head. That was just an extra character that was unnecessary. Also didn't really see the point of Ashley's commentary either. Considering it wasn't very in depth. But still really great read that i had to finish.
thestoryowl's review against another edition
3.0
Fun fashion read
This was a fun bit of fashion fun with plenty of drama in the mix. Had a nice satisfying ending.
This was a fun bit of fashion fun with plenty of drama in the mix. Had a nice satisfying ending.
lamom77's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It was funny and provided a fun look into the NYC fashion scene and quite relatable for a 40-something career woman and mother.
carlywalker's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
charlottesteggz's review against another edition
4.0
I don't often go for "chick lit" but this was SO good. The characters are so vivid, I'd love to know who they're based on!
The story is about Imogen Tate, a fashion magazine editor who comes back after beating cancer to find that her former PA is now taking over her company and being very mean about it. We follow the two ladies as they struggle in a difficult business.
Highly recommend!
The story is about Imogen Tate, a fashion magazine editor who comes back after beating cancer to find that her former PA is now taking over her company and being very mean about it. We follow the two ladies as they struggle in a difficult business.
Highly recommend!
beastreader's review
4.0
I would not call myself a fashionista. Yet I wanted to check this book out because it did talk about laughs. I am always on the look out for a good book that will make me laugh. There were moments that I did find myself smiling from the antics or conversations that took place in this book. Once I picked up this book I was blazing through it reading it. I was more than half way when I put it down.
However I am closer to Eve's age but I really related to Imogen. I am on social media but not a junkie or would I call myself a expert either. I have twitter and facebook accounts. I don't really get twitter and it is only really used when I post a review about a book via goodreads. I briefly tried Pinterest for like 3 seconds. Also, I don't own a cell phone. So I was truly behind Imogen. Plus, I thought Eve was a bitch. She should have been more gracious towards Imogen as she was the one that helped her. The nice gal does finish first.
However I am closer to Eve's age but I really related to Imogen. I am on social media but not a junkie or would I call myself a expert either. I have twitter and facebook accounts. I don't really get twitter and it is only really used when I post a review about a book via goodreads. I briefly tried Pinterest for like 3 seconds. Also, I don't own a cell phone. So I was truly behind Imogen. Plus, I thought Eve was a bitch. She should have been more gracious towards Imogen as she was the one that helped her. The nice gal does finish first.
erincataldi's review
3.0
Sykes, Lucy & Jo Piazza. The Knockoff. 10 CDs. unabridged. 12 hrs. Books on Tape. 2015. ISBN 9780553551013.
Long time Marie Clare fashion director, Lucy Sykes, teamed up with Yahoo Travel editor, Jo Piazza, to pen a hilarious high fashion novel that will have readers in stitches. Imogen Tate, editor in chief of Glossy magazine, must compete with her former assistant, Eve Morton, who is intent on taking over her job and pushing Glossy into the digital age. Eve bullies her way to the top and tries to make forty something Imogen feel like a dinosaur at every turn. Eve turns the beloved magazine into an app, fires most of the staff, and creates the most hellish work environment imaginable. Can Imogen become tech savvy enough in time to save her job? Imogen and Eve must battle over fashion in the digital age; is there still a place for style innovators or just tech imitators? The story is narrated beautifully by Audie award winning, Katherine Kellgren; who does a fantastic job of bringing to life the sarcasm, wit, and incredulity of the characters. Verdict For fans of Sex in the City, The Devil Wears Prada, and high fashion. - Erin Cataldi, Johnson Co. Public Library, Franklin, IN
Long time Marie Clare fashion director, Lucy Sykes, teamed up with Yahoo Travel editor, Jo Piazza, to pen a hilarious high fashion novel that will have readers in stitches. Imogen Tate, editor in chief of Glossy magazine, must compete with her former assistant, Eve Morton, who is intent on taking over her job and pushing Glossy into the digital age. Eve bullies her way to the top and tries to make forty something Imogen feel like a dinosaur at every turn. Eve turns the beloved magazine into an app, fires most of the staff, and creates the most hellish work environment imaginable. Can Imogen become tech savvy enough in time to save her job? Imogen and Eve must battle over fashion in the digital age; is there still a place for style innovators or just tech imitators? The story is narrated beautifully by Audie award winning, Katherine Kellgren; who does a fantastic job of bringing to life the sarcasm, wit, and incredulity of the characters. Verdict For fans of Sex in the City, The Devil Wears Prada, and high fashion. - Erin Cataldi, Johnson Co. Public Library, Franklin, IN
eustella's review
3.0
Seemed predictable chick lit from the beginning but once the story got rolling, I enjoyed it a lot. Solid 3 stars.