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maureenrust's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a departure from the movie, but I loved it just as much. I actually enjoyed it more as a journey of self-discovery for a twenty-something.
inesmadeleinelouise's review against another edition
4.5
this is what i missed. The pure entertainment while reading. This book felt so cool, such a cool set of scenes and overall just incredibly fun to read. I love how cheeky and strong-minded the protagonist, Andrea, is, and how she stayed true to what seemed right to her throughout the whole book. she's such a queen for fighting for her dreams tbh
rach_ark's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this book, I'd seen the film about 3 years ago so luckily had forgotten how the film makers had portrayed the characters. Really insightful into the workings on a New York fashion magazine. I was gutted when I finished it!
carolyn325's review against another edition
4.0
I think this is a more realistic story. It is somewhat relieving to see someone get so caught up in work, she ruins all of her relationships. No one is lucky enough to not have that happen.
blueberryfaerie's review against another edition
It’s a slow book. And I just seem to get into it. Plus it is different from what I thought it would be because of the movie 😅
kitresa's review against another edition
2.0
The book was cute and entertaining in spots but wayyyy to dragged out. 200 pages would have been sufficient. chick lit doesn't need to ever be 500 pages!
chefkay's review against another edition
4.0
The reviews here are so negative but this book was exactly what I expected, a light hearted, gossipy look into the fashion magazine world. Sure the main character can be a little frustrating, but you don’t have to love her to have fun looking into her world.
That being said, I’m not going to lie, the movie is better and their ending is much more powerful in my opinion - but that doesn’t mean this isn’t worth reading, it’s an easy, fun way to pass a few hours!
That being said, I’m not going to lie, the movie is better and their ending is much more powerful in my opinion - but that doesn’t mean this isn’t worth reading, it’s an easy, fun way to pass a few hours!
sams84's review against another edition
2.0
Having seen, and actually enjoyed, the movie long before reading this, I did read it with certain expectations and with the characters at least partially filled in (apart from the usual changes that Hollywood makes). And I think this may be the first time that I can say that I actually prefered the movie. In the book Andrea came across a lot more selfish than she does in the movie which did not endear me to her at all, not to mention how much fashion/make-up/brand info she seemed to know throughout. I much prefered the geeky non-fashion aware Andy of the movie, I certainly related to her a lot more. I'm also not sure about how she quit in the book, the venom seemed unnecessary and I can't believe it took her that long to make that decision given the circumstances, which are very different than the film. I do prefer the book Emily though as she is nicer and more human than the movie version, although I do like the cutting wit of both of them. Miranda is very similar in both but the movie does capture a bit more of her humanity than the book does, altthough it also gives her a lot more bite too. The writing is good though as long as you can ignore the designer name dropping (if you want to of course).