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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
To make a long story short, I liked the movie better! The problem I had with the novel The Devil Wears Prada is that the heroine character, Andrea/Andy Sachs, is bland and unsympathetic.
At least in the movie, I felt like cheering for Anne Hathaway's Andy Sachs. She was likable. The Emily character was hilarious. In the film, the things Andy sacrificed in the name of her job were not as severe as in the book - compared to missing her boyfriend's birthday party in the movie, in the book, she didn't notice her best friend's serious drinking problem? She didn't have time to see her sister's new baby? Yikes. In the movie, the characters had redeeming qualities. In the novel, I seriously hoped that Alex (her entirely-too-kind boyfriend) would leave Andy in the dust. I wanted Lily to get it together and get away from Andy. The book Andy didn't deserve to have either of those loyal people in her life.
The narrative is palatable, but the descriptions in the book are often overwritten - I know it was the author's first novel, but it just isn't well-written. Too talky, poor grammar. Where was her editor? My brain cringed at some of the phrasing.
My verdict? Skip the book. Rent the movie.
At least in the movie, I felt like cheering for Anne Hathaway's Andy Sachs. She was likable. The Emily character was hilarious. In the film, the things Andy sacrificed in the name of her job were not as severe as in the book - compared to missing her boyfriend's birthday party in the movie, in the book, she didn't notice her best friend's serious drinking problem? She didn't have time to see her sister's new baby? Yikes. In the movie, the characters had redeeming qualities. In the novel, I seriously hoped that Alex (her entirely-too-kind boyfriend) would leave Andy in the dust. I wanted Lily to get it together and get away from Andy. The book Andy didn't deserve to have either of those loyal people in her life.
The narrative is palatable, but the descriptions in the book are often overwritten - I know it was the author's first novel, but it just isn't well-written. Too talky, poor grammar. Where was her editor? My brain cringed at some of the phrasing.
My verdict? Skip the book. Rent the movie.
Definitely makes me appreciate my boss so much more.
Fun read. Made me realize work can be fun despite all the pressure and work problems.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I know, it's a chick read. But this book helped me so much in dealing with my boss at the time - I will always love it.
I borrowed this from a friend after watching the movie. I can tolerate drivel as long as it is written well. I'm trying to figure out why I finished this terrible book, but there's really no good reason. Don't waste your time.
Reseña completa en: http://escriboleeo.blogspot.com.es/2011/08/el-diablo-viste-de-prada.html
He disfrutado mucho leyendo el libro, tanto por la sátira como por la forma de escribirlo de la autora, que es capaz de trasladarte la ansiedad de Andrea a cada momento.
Andrea es una chica un poco inocente en cuanto a lo que es el mundillo laboral y cuando le dicen que su nuevo trabajo es lo más no cae en la cuenta de que todo el mundo está tratando de convencerla y de que tiene que haber gato encerrado. Así que se ve inmersa en un mundo que no es el suyo, con la presencia constante de Miranda, que hace que todos la teman aun cuando no está presente (muy graciosa esa forma en que todos los personajes se sentían en la necesidad de rectificar sus críticas a Miranda con elogios cada vez que se quejaban, como si ella les espiara).
Según avanza el libro, vas viendo cómo Andrea va cediendo poco a poco a la presión social y empieza a perder de vista las cosas importantes. Incluso se siente atraída por un guapísimo escritor creído, Christian, cuando tiene un novio genial.
También me ha llamado la atención el marido de Miranda, que habla en tercera persona. Una única cosa a favor de la bruja: se preocupa por sus hijas y pasa tiempo con ellas.
He disfrutado mucho leyendo el libro, tanto por la sátira como por la forma de escribirlo de la autora, que es capaz de trasladarte la ansiedad de Andrea a cada momento.
Andrea es una chica un poco inocente en cuanto a lo que es el mundillo laboral y cuando le dicen que su nuevo trabajo es lo más no cae en la cuenta de que todo el mundo está tratando de convencerla y de que tiene que haber gato encerrado. Así que se ve inmersa en un mundo que no es el suyo, con la presencia constante de Miranda, que hace que todos la teman aun cuando no está presente (muy graciosa esa forma en que todos los personajes se sentían en la necesidad de rectificar sus críticas a Miranda con elogios cada vez que se quejaban, como si ella les espiara).
Según avanza el libro, vas viendo cómo Andrea va cediendo poco a poco a la presión social y empieza a perder de vista las cosas importantes. Incluso se siente atraída por un guapísimo escritor creído, Christian, cuando tiene un novio genial.
También me ha llamado la atención el marido de Miranda, que habla en tercera persona. Una única cosa a favor de la bruja: se preocupa por sus hijas y pasa tiempo con ellas.
I've seen the movie many times, so when this book came across my path I was curious to note differences. And there were some — but not to the extent that the story was vastly altered. I loved re-watching the film after reading the book and enjoyed noting the tiny features that weren't described deeply due to time constraints but had been explained in the book. Unlike the film, the book is (in my opinion) a slower burn, ultimately ramping up toward the climax. Initially, my curiosity was only piqued. By the end, I was riveted and read the final 100 pages in one day. If you like the film, try the book!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
tense
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No