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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
Read this book to compare with the film and for once the film adaptation comes out on top. The book is solidly mediocre.
Andy is a hell of a lot less likeable in the book and Miranda isn't given any of the humanizing moments the gets in the film, leaving her as more of a caricature than anything believable. Andy's friends are less assholish than in the movie but the boyfriend ends up just as dull and disappointing. And while Andy's exit from Runway is more satisfying in the book (with a literal "fuck you" to Miranda Priestly), the story ends with her being served her dream career on a platter, rich after selling purloined merchandise and it all feels a little unearned.
The real bright spot of the book is Lily's story. She goes through some real shit while her best friend is preoccupied with her job and I kinda wish they'd kept some of it for the film instead of the catty woman against woman shit they pull.
Overall it's certainly A Book. Glad I read it but won't reread. I'll stick to reading fanfic based on the film, all of which is much higher quality than the book.
Andy is a hell of a lot less likeable in the book and Miranda isn't given any of the humanizing moments the gets in the film, leaving her as more of a caricature than anything believable. Andy's friends are less assholish than in the movie but the boyfriend ends up just as dull and disappointing. And while Andy's exit from Runway is more satisfying in the book (with a literal "fuck you" to Miranda Priestly), the story ends with her being served her dream career on a platter, rich after selling purloined merchandise and it all feels a little unearned.
The real bright spot of the book is Lily's story. She goes through some real shit while her best friend is preoccupied with her job and I kinda wish they'd kept some of it for the film instead of the catty woman against woman shit they pull.
Overall it's certainly A Book. Glad I read it but won't reread. I'll stick to reading fanfic based on the film, all of which is much higher quality than the book.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I read this book when I was probably 15 y.o. while on vacation and I have to say that it was quite entertaining... Nothing special but it was a great company back then, probably finished it in like a week or so...
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Definitely has not aged well but I can see the appeal.
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cursing, Drug abuse, Car accident, Gaslighting
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One of ny favorite movies but not one of my favorite books