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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
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Attempting to explain inter-generational conflict in the workplace is an ambitious endeavor, and I salute Sykes and Piazza for attempting it. Of course, conflicts between established professionals and rising stars aren't a new phenomenon. The authors know this, or they wouldn't have named their rising star "Eve." (In fact, just in case the reader didn't get the hint, they proceeded to name drop the film twice in the novel - does that make The Knockoff a knockoff?). As a reader, I wanted to see the authors address the way technology and cultural shifts have impacted this conflict in a thoughtful, nuanced way.
Unfortunately, the challenges of the 21st century workplace were written off as no more than the antics of one horrible coworker. By the end of the story, Eve morphed from an overly ambitious young woman into a cartoonishly evil villain. The authors just barely touch a wide range of topics that could each have been fodder for fascinating discussion: cyberbullying, the gender imbalance in tech, millennial living situations, digital privacy issues, social media & identity, etc.. This book certainly wasn't short, but somehow I also felt like it didn't say a whole lot.
Unfortunately, the challenges of the 21st century workplace were written off as no more than the antics of one horrible coworker. By the end of the story, Eve morphed from an overly ambitious young woman into a cartoonishly evil villain. The authors just barely touch a wide range of topics that could each have been fodder for fascinating discussion: cyberbullying, the gender imbalance in tech, millennial living situations, digital privacy issues, social media & identity, etc.. This book certainly wasn't short, but somehow I also felt like it didn't say a whole lot.
OMG. This was pure fluff, but it was delicious. So, so, so good. I adored this one. Devil Wears Prada-esque, but with a twist. And better. Loved it.
If you're a fan of The Devil Wears Prada and are in the mood for a light & fun read, I recommend this book.
I loved Imogen, although she came off as much older than her actual age. She is who I imagine some of these top editor-in-chief's of high end magazines are. Very poised, tight lipped, elegant but could curse you out if you dared to cross the line. Although for most of the book, her slick tongue was mostly internal, thoughts and such, at the end you see her rise and triumph.
The story highlights issues of ageism in the workplace, technology and of course the ins and outs of fashion.
I will say that although I found it to be a fun read, the story did not grab my attention. It was easy for me to put the book down for days without missing a beat. This would probably a quick beach read or travel read.
I loved Imogen, although she came off as much older than her actual age. She is who I imagine some of these top editor-in-chief's of high end magazines are. Very poised, tight lipped, elegant but could curse you out if you dared to cross the line. Although for most of the book, her slick tongue was mostly internal, thoughts and such, at the end you see her rise and triumph.
The story highlights issues of ageism in the workplace, technology and of course the ins and outs of fashion.
I will say that although I found it to be a fun read, the story did not grab my attention. It was easy for me to put the book down for days without missing a beat. This would probably a quick beach read or travel read.
3.5 stars but bumped up to a 4.
This was exactly what I was looking for while swamped with school work. I know the characters were one dimensional and I predicted the ending about 60% in but I needed this mindless read. It's a cute story that's certainly not unique and I have a hard time believing someone in their early 40s is that technically challenged. Imogen read as if she was in her mid-to-late-50s but alas, this book was the junk food I needed.
This was exactly what I was looking for while swamped with school work. I know the characters were one dimensional and I predicted the ending about 60% in but I needed this mindless read. It's a cute story that's certainly not unique and I have a hard time believing someone in their early 40s is that technically challenged. Imogen read as if she was in her mid-to-late-50s but alas, this book was the junk food I needed.
What a fun, easy, interesting read. Definitely a good summer book.
June 2015 book club. Quick read with an interesting perspective, I felt somewhere in between both of these worlds.
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Oh, I was so looking forward to The Knockoff but felt let off short at the end of the day. Lucy Sykes and Jo Plazza’s novel was good–it really was, and HILARIOUS about 98% of the time but the truth is I wanted to love it more than I actually did. I don’t want to say it was forgettable but it wasn’t as high on my list as I thought it’d be.
It was a solid 3.5 on my scale which is a pretty damn good rating. I just wanted more from it, I guess. The Knockoff simply wasn’t my favorite read of the year nor was it my least.
Where do I begin? Lucy and Jo write stylishly. Oh, this is SO undeniable: quick wit and descriptive and indulgent and fashionable. I’d like to see more fiction penned by them because I have a feeling it will just keep getting my better.
Standouts! There so much humor in it that it’s going to appeal to a lot of women (and men) who may not typically read beyond magazines. The Knockoff has a lot of things going for and against it (sometimes it felt like it was going in circles) but its humor and style is the biggest standout of it all.
Did I mention it’s hilarious?
Continued @ BOOKEDJ.
Oh, I was so looking forward to The Knockoff but felt let off short at the end of the day. Lucy Sykes and Jo Plazza’s novel was good–it really was, and HILARIOUS about 98% of the time but the truth is I wanted to love it more than I actually did. I don’t want to say it was forgettable but it wasn’t as high on my list as I thought it’d be.
It was a solid 3.5 on my scale which is a pretty damn good rating. I just wanted more from it, I guess. The Knockoff simply wasn’t my favorite read of the year nor was it my least.
Where do I begin? Lucy and Jo write stylishly. Oh, this is SO undeniable: quick wit and descriptive and indulgent and fashionable. I’d like to see more fiction penned by them because I have a feeling it will just keep getting my better.
Standouts! There so much humor in it that it’s going to appeal to a lot of women (and men) who may not typically read beyond magazines. The Knockoff has a lot of things going for and against it (sometimes it felt like it was going in circles) but its humor and style is the biggest standout of it all.
Did I mention it’s hilarious?
Continued @ BOOKEDJ.
It took about 3-chapter to get into this audiobook, (I couldn't relate to someone my age printing out emails to read) but once I got into it, I was hooked for a while, then I thought it was a little slow, but overall a solid 4.5 stars.
I read (listened) to this as part of the 2017 #MMDChallenge (fun): "A book recommended by someone with great taste" (thanks Kim! :))
I read (listened) to this as part of the 2017 #MMDChallenge (fun): "A book recommended by someone with great taste" (thanks Kim! :))
Fun to read, with sharp wit and a creative integration of modern tech. Sort of like a reverse Devil Wears Prada combined with Silicon Valley