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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
I mean, this is a fun book to a point, but I think the movie actually gave the characters more heart and made Andi more human.
Admittedly, I think having seen the movie before reading the novel affected my rating of this book. I also think it was impacted by the narrator of the audiobook. I enjoyed the story and writing of this book overall and especially enjoyed the inner monologue moments of frustration, exasperation and bewilderment of Andy. I also liked that there was a much more prominent storyline between Andy and her friends in the book. I did not care for the narrator of the audiobook (Andy is 23 and this narrator sounded like she was in her late 30s). And while I know the book came first, I simply enjoyed the movie storyline and relationships better. Andy and Nigel do not have a strong storyline in the book and (spoiler alert) the parting of ways between Andy and Miranda has a different spin on it in the movie, one that I much prefer.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Nope. This just wasn’t for me. I’ve never seen the movie and figured I’d read the book first. I feel like there really wasn’t a plot to this book? Like there was nothing going on to keep me interested in the story. It was a shitty boss, complaining about the job and watching all the relationships around the main characters just crumble. I honestly found myself not even caring less than 50% in. I’ve heard the movie is much better so I think I’ll still give it a shot but just no.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The plot is: Crazy boss demands crazy thing (repeat ad nauseum). Girl who is too good for anyone and too cool to care still cares too much (to the detriment of herself, her best friend, and her boyfriend) until she decides to stop caring at the last moment. There was no character depth for Miranda like there was in the movie, I wasn't invested in Lily or Alex, and Christian was nauseating and cheesy. Andy had no growth at all and was frankly annoying. One of the most fun parts of the movie, and something woven all throughout the book, is the fashion - but this being a book, you don't get to really enjoy that. All in all, I was entertained enough through it to finish, but wouldn't read it again and prefer the movie a hundred times.
I usually hate chick-lit, but if you're going to read it, this is the way to go. It's funny and lighthearted, and is a quick read. Good for the beach.
Me ha costado bastante terminarlo (al final lo he hecho por cabezonería) porque se me ha hecho repetitivo y pesado, como si estuviera leyendo lo mismo todo el rato y apenas avanzara la trama.
Curiosity made me do this to myself. This is a rare example of a movie adaptation far improving upon its source material. I think the film is fun and dish-y and a whirlwind sort of Cinderella story where in the end the heroine rejects the fairy tale, re-asserts her self-respect, and sets out to follow a path more true to herself. In the book she is an insufferable snob who relates a constant stream of vitriol for this world, this situation, these people she has BY HER OWN CHOICE placed herself within. She never once attempts to gain perspective or understanding of the behaviors, norms, expectations that exist in this world she is trampling on. She "others" and villainizes all of it and I have no patience for people like that. She's also pretty racist. This book is so badly written (6th grade level dialogue) and lacks any sort of insight or character growth. Lauren Weisberger, you will never be allowed in my brain again.