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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
I like “coming of age” books, and I feel that this is one of them, but I could not give it 5 out of 5 because of the language.
I don’t mind the use of the “F-word” when used in a context where it is warranted (is it ever really warranted… really?) but it’s use in this book was really just used for the shock value. In my opinion, anyway.
All in all it was a good read.
I don’t mind the use of the “F-word” when used in a context where it is warranted (is it ever really warranted… really?) but it’s use in this book was really just used for the shock value. In my opinion, anyway.
All in all it was a good read.
I listened to this on audio years ago and enjoyed it. I was looking for an easy listen and thought it would be fun to revisit. Little did I know, the version I listened to before was abridged! So there were lots of new details! That being said, this narrator was nowhere near as good as Rachel Leigh Cook. But this is still a really great story with lots of awesome detail. (And much darker than the movie.)
entertaining, worth reading, fun. But I prefer my chick-lit to take place in London. And while Andrea is a likable character I didn't find her THAT relateable (although that could just be because she was under-developed).
I read this before the movie came out, but I would say its pretty much on par with the film. So if you liked the movie, you'll like the book.
I read this before the movie came out, but I would say its pretty much on par with the film. So if you liked the movie, you'll like the book.
3.5 Stars. Its taken me years to finally sit down with the story ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ & after adoring the movie for years and heading to the West End next month to catch the stage show, I couldn’t have been more excited to begin.
Much like the movie you won’t be surprised to learn that it’s a sharp glimpse into the high-pressure world of fashion journalism with formidable Miranda Priestly, editor-in-chief of a major fashion magazine, who is impossible to please.
Pleasingly for me, it is a total new experience from the well-loved film adaptation, bringing fresh perspectives on the characters and the origins of the story. There are many differences, some quite major, and it was an enjoyable journey getting to know everyone all over again. My biggest observation is that Emily isn’t the total-bitch that she is portrayed as on-screen. There’s moments of empathy, patience and helpfulness about her and she isn’t totally against Andrea.
One of the standout aspects of the book for me was the humor. There were several laugh-out-loud moments, especially when depicting the absurd demands of Miranda Priestly. The characters are well-developed and offer a different depth than their on-screen counterparts.
However, the book isn’t without flaws. At times it could be overly descriptive, with long passages on minor details that slow the narrative. The long chapter structure was also a challenge at times for me, as I personally prefer shorter, more digestible chapters. Switching between the audiobook and physical copy, I found that the audio was the superior experience, as the conversational tone of Andrea’s inner monologue lends itself well to being read aloud. Hearing Andrea’s voice brought her character to life in a way that the physical text didn’t quite achieve for me.
In summary, the book - and origin - of The Devil Wears Prada is an entertaining and humorous exploration of the fashion industry, with well-developed characters and a fresh take compared to the film adaptation. Overall, it’s a worthwhile read for those looking to see the original inspiration of the much loved on screen version.
Much like the movie you won’t be surprised to learn that it’s a sharp glimpse into the high-pressure world of fashion journalism with formidable Miranda Priestly, editor-in-chief of a major fashion magazine, who is impossible to please.
Pleasingly for me, it is a total new experience from the well-loved film adaptation, bringing fresh perspectives on the characters and the origins of the story. There are many differences, some quite major, and it was an enjoyable journey getting to know everyone all over again. My biggest observation is that Emily isn’t the total-bitch that she is portrayed as on-screen. There’s moments of empathy, patience and helpfulness about her and she isn’t totally against Andrea.
One of the standout aspects of the book for me was the humor. There were several laugh-out-loud moments, especially when depicting the absurd demands of Miranda Priestly. The characters are well-developed and offer a different depth than their on-screen counterparts.
However, the book isn’t without flaws. At times it could be overly descriptive, with long passages on minor details that slow the narrative. The long chapter structure was also a challenge at times for me, as I personally prefer shorter, more digestible chapters. Switching between the audiobook and physical copy, I found that the audio was the superior experience, as the conversational tone of Andrea’s inner monologue lends itself well to being read aloud. Hearing Andrea’s voice brought her character to life in a way that the physical text didn’t quite achieve for me.
In summary, the book - and origin - of The Devil Wears Prada is an entertaining and humorous exploration of the fashion industry, with well-developed characters and a fresh take compared to the film adaptation. Overall, it’s a worthwhile read for those looking to see the original inspiration of the much loved on screen version.
This was an interesting read especially getting to see how much they changed the novel to the movie. I think reading New adult fiction really kind of reminds me of things that I might have wished I would have done when I was younger and entering that new adult phase. So this book reminded me a lot of those kind of feelings and thoughts. At sometimes I did feel it was kind of just a gossip rag to see how many designer names and things one could drop into the narrative oh, but having seen the movie multiple times I knew that was going to be the case. Overall I did like the book I think it gave a really good background to the characters and the development of the storyline especially getting to see how they interacted and made things better or worse. So for that it was a fun read.
Meine Rezension findet ihr hier:
http://janasbooklook.blogspot.de/2011/08/der-teufel-tragt-prada-lauren_09.html
http://janasbooklook.blogspot.de/2011/08/der-teufel-tragt-prada-lauren_09.html
I'd read this book in anticipation of watching the movie after but never got around to watching it. It's definitely a quick read.
(cleaning out my bookshelves at home) this had way too much detail and it felt like all the effort for writing was focused at the last 100 pages of the book.
My review can be found here:
http://www.bookbunnys.com/2014/03/03/book-movie-review-the-devil-wears-prada-lauren-weisberger/
http://www.bookbunnys.com/2014/03/03/book-movie-review-the-devil-wears-prada-lauren-weisberger/