girlinacardigan's review against another edition
2.0
https://jenninsf.wordpress.com/2007/04/12/the-nanny-diaries-by-emma-mclaughlin-nicola-kraus/
mousie_books's review against another edition
4.0
A cynical, hilarious, incredulous view into Upper East Side society through the eyes of the nanny. I picked this up at Strands for 48 cents since I had (guiltily) enjoyed the movie. Although the plot is more or less the same, the book is a harsher commentary on the lives of the rich and privileged Manhattan society 'mothers'. Even though the situations are exaggerated (I hope), I can see the grains of truth in people I know on the edges of that world.
justcatherine's review against another edition
4.0
A nannying account that made me cringe! This was March's fluff reading :) I don't know if this is a style I could read much of.. The tension & frustrations in the story stressed me out, and the protag. seemed like a pushover when it came to communicating with her employer. I wanted to help her deal with life with a little more backbone, but alas dear reader, you are only here to witness, not to help. I wavered between 3 & 4 stars.
seasarahread's review against another edition
4.0
It's been ages since I read this but I've stored it on my favorites shelf for years so I'm giving it 4 stars. I've been progressively becoming more of a minimalist and finally letting go of books. Books should be read and this one is just gathering dust.
viktoriya's review against another edition
5.0
What I learned from this book? Well, for one thing, working as a nanny really sucks. Add to that the fact that your bosses are arrogant rich New Yorkers and your job becomes hell.
literallykristen's review against another edition
3.0
I just watched the movie and it was terrible. I remember the book as being much more enjoyable. It was a quick read and I think I enjoyed it mostly because I like children and have spent a lot of time working with them both as a teacher and as a nanny/babysitter. I can relate to the situations in this story but I really hated the movie.
amerdale's review against another edition
2.0
Das Buch hat seine lustigen Momente, aber ich bin trotzdem nicht warm geworden mit ihm. Mir fehlte einfach eine Identifikationsfigur. Alle Personen werden so stark überspitzt dargestellt, dass sie alle unglaubwürdig sind - und damit auch der ganze Roman. Es gibt keine einzige Person, die sich normal verhält. Auch hat es mich extrem gestört, dass die Hauptfigur Nanny heißt. Selbst wenn sie als Sinnbild für alle Nanys dargestellt werden soll, wird sie dadurch für mich irgendwie komplett auf ihren Beruf beschränkt. Es ist eigentlich schade, weil das Thema viel Potential hat, aber die Umsetzung ist hier nicht wirklich geglückt.