I absolutely hated this book -- it was horrible. It was so bad that I couldn't even finish it -- no, I take that back, I didn't want to finish it. I hated it because the stories of these 4 women (each with their own chapter/part) because it defined the worst kind of woman -- street-walkers who wanted it all; demanding wives that drove their husbands to cheat on them with their sisters -- I mean 'Come on!' (Sorry Candace, I expected better since you did create Sex and the City) ( )

I think I'm giving up on Candace Bushnell now. I'm tired of her fluff. ( )

While I admire the artistry of this book, I found all 4 protagonists to be very annoying at the best, and didn't much enjoy spending time with them. ( )

The author whose name is synonymous with her novel "Sex and the City" weighs in again with four loosely linked tales: in "Four Blondes" she returns with a quartet of novellas on her favorite subject -- the mating habits of wealthy sex-, status-, and media-obsessed New Yorkers. These are people for whom a million or two does not make one rich, and who consider Louis Vuitton and Prada bare necessities.

The novel is broken up into 4 sections, each one dedicated to a different shade of blonde and the woman who the corresponding shade belongs to. The first woman, Janey (Nice `n Easy) has the best story in terms of being interesting and the fact that it could end in an unconventional way. However, by the end, I'm disappointed by the Hollywood ending that is meant to be empowering but is completely unrealistic.

Which brings me to the next point: suspend reality to enjoy this one as the second story; while it features an empowered and powerful woman, glorifies some behavior that is, well, not to be emulated at all. Winnie (Highlights) is mean, bitter and obsessive compulsive. So that gets you nice and welcoming for the third story, where, suspend reality please, Princess Cecilia (Platinum) comes in. Being able to connect with the neurotic, spoiled princess is a little difficult. lastly, an unnamed blonde journalist (Single Process) who trolls London looking for a man because she's positive that English men have got to be better than American ones.

These women need serious psychological help at the very least. The book goes absolutely nowhere with absolutely no plot. The bleak, non-sexy, self-absorbed world Bushnell attempts to glamourize reveals that not only do blondes not have fun, their roots are showing under the bleach.

Book Details:

Title 4 Blondes
Author Candace Bushnell
Reviewed By Purplycookie ( )

When I first picked up this book, I didn't realize that it was really four novellas. The stories are snap shots into four women's lives: the good, bad, and ugly. It should how some where connected through friends or acquaintances and also how just because it seems you should have the perfect life, doesn’t mean you do. While different from Bushnell’s other books, it was good and a very enjoyable read. ( )