202 reviews for:

The Kingdom of Prep: The Inside Story of the Rise and (Near) Fall of J.Crew

Maggie Bullock

4.0 AVERAGE

kathrynclaire's review against another edition

3.5

informative

emabooms's review against another edition

3.0

informative medium-paced

noelle_tofigh's review against another edition

4.0

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This was a gossipy inside peek into J. Crew from its first days until just before the pandemic hit that kept my attention the whole time. It really felt like reading a novel with plenty of plot twists and a wild cast of eccentric characters. Loved this one and think about it every time I walk into J. Crew.

ktxx22's review against another edition

4.0

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Really enjoyed the way this nonfiction book was written. Surprising how well something like this war fascinating to read about especially with no skin in the game and no history of consumerism. That is a nod of recognition for this authors Way of telling this story.

priceliketag's review against another edition

4.5

informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

claremorg's review against another edition

4.5

funny informative lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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At times a bit slow, but never not entertaining, this book really paints a picture of the ups and downs of millennial-beloved J.Crew. Lots of detail, tons of research, and this still reads like a joyful podcast. Fascinating to see all of the tie-ins with business, culture, technology, change - a really interesting deep dive into a frankly iconic brand. 

lizziewoj's review against another edition

3.75

informative reflective slow-paced

jahncie's review against another edition

3.75

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

malbaugh's review against another edition

3.5

informative slow-paced

allisonobrien's review against another edition

3.75

informative lighthearted medium-paced