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Loading... Chasing Harry Winston: A Novelby Lauren Weisberger
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book.  kariannalysis | Oct 30, 2009 |  I loved Lauren Weisberger's other books, but this one fell a little short for me compared to the others. However, it was terribly funny and entertaining enough to finish. (  ) sszkutak | Sep 22, 2009 | Anyone that reads chick-lit, Lauren Weisberger has to be on top of your list. She definitely shows a real talent in captivating her audience by drawing original and interesting sagas in the lives of her female characters. This latest is centered on Leigh, Emma and Adriana, three single women in their late 20's living in Manhattan. The novel focuses on each individual as the girls self analyze themselves expressing their need for constant validation for their good looks and sex appeal. They are determined to catch eligible prospects at any cost. No holds barred. This novel can't be taken too seriously; I found it to be a hoot at times, terribly funny. The characters are depicted in a very narcissistic way, superficial and immature, highlighting the worst of the female stereotypical characteristic in each of them. The feminists may feel offended by some of the ways the women are perceived. I found their adventures hilarious. This is a fast, an easy read, a real soap opera script one that may tickle your fancy... (  ) Tigerpaw70 | Sep 11, 2009 | Sometimes librarians need to relax on the their way to school. So I selected this fun audiobook from my public library to keep me entertained. The author also wrote The Devil Wears Prada, which was a fun, quick read. Emmy, Leigh and Adriana have been friends since college. All three are single, approaching 30, and scared. Shouldn't they be married by now? Is their beauty fading? And what's with the men in their lives? Adriana thinks that maybe she should slow down her lifestyle while Emmy just wants to settle down and have babies. Leigh is at the top of her book editing game but thrown for a loop when a sexy author enters her life that already includes a sports star. Of course, all three are fabulously beautiful, live in New York City and accidently have great things happen to them all the time. I love fiction! sarahthelibrarian | Sep 2, 2009 | Very disappointing, especially following something as funny and fresh as Devil Wears Prada. None of the characters were sympathetic, probably because 1) they are so catty to one another and 2) there really isn't much character development. "Chick lit" is supposed to be funny and whimsical, but this was neither. It seems Weisberger was attempting the Candace Bushnell-upper-crust-women's fiction genre instead of the funny commentary on young NY life that so many of us probably expected when picking up this. I would not recommend this to fans of Devil Wears Prada, it seems like a totally different author and style. ( ) jbarry | Aug 23, 2009 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0743290119, Hardcover)The bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada and Everyone Worth Knowing returns with the story of three best friends who vow to change their entire lives...and change them fast.Emmy is newly single, and not by choice. She was this close to the ring and the baby she's wanted her whole life when her boyfriend left her for his twenty-three-year-old personal trainer -- whose fees are paid by Emmy. With her plans for the perfect white wedding in the trash, Emmy is now ordering takeout for one. Her friends insist an around-the-world sex-fueled adventure will solve all her problems -- could they be right? Leigh, a young star in the publishing business, is within striking distance of landing her dream job as senior editor and marrying her dream guy. And to top it all off, she has just purchased her dream apartment. Only when Leigh begins to edit the enfant terrible of the literary world, the brilliant and brooding Jesse Chapman, does she start to notice some cracks in her perfect life... Adriana is the drop-dead-gorgeous daughter of a famous supermodel. She possesses the kind of feminine wiles made only in Brazil, and she never hesitates to use them. But she's about to turn thirty and -- as her mother keeps reminding her -- she won't have her pick of the men forever. Everyone knows beauty is ephemeral and there's always someone younger and prettier right around the corner. Suddenly she's wondering...does Mother know best? These three very different girls have been best friends for a decade in the greatest city on earth. As they near thirty, they're looking toward their future...but despite all they've earned -- first-class travel, career promotions, invites to all the right parties, and luxuries small and large -- they're not quite sure they like what they see... One Saturday night at the Waverly Inn, Adriana and Emmy make a pact: within a single year, each will drastically change her life. Leigh watches from the sidelines, not making any promises, but she'll soon discover she has the most to lose. Their friendship is forever, but everything else is on the table. Three best friends. Two resolutions. One year to pull it off. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:01 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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The reality of the book is pulling me in a couple of different directions. I like the fact that there is reality to the story. All of it could happen. I also like that the characters are real people who buy real things and live in real places in the Big Apple. Oh, and that they watch Grey’s is always a plus!
But then again, at the end of the book, everyone ends happily ever after. I know that’s the point of a sorry, but it just doesn’t seem real to me. Maybe the reason I’m having a hard time with the ending is because I’m a series junkie and with a happy ending, you can be sure there will be no sequel.
And yes, you don’t have to tell me, if I want real, read a biography. Lol.
Anyway, the book is about 3 women. They met in college and live in NYC.
Leigh is an editor at a publishing company. Emmy travels around the world to check out restaurants. And
Adriana is the beautiful Brazilian who, well, doesn’t do much but spend money, live lavishly and make sure her mani-pedi are always stellar.
The 3 BFFs live in the same apartment complex and as they all approach the age of 30 make a bet. The monogomous Emmy must put down her guard and sleep with a man from every country. Adriana, the serial one-night-stander must lay down some roots and try to become serious about 1 and only 1 man. And while Leigh doesn’t speak up about her part of the deal, you better believe she has something in mind that will shock all her friends.
I didn’t hate the book, but I definitely didn’t love it. This is another one where I wish I gave out half ratings. I would give it a 2.5. But since I don’t, I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt and give it a 3 because I like Otis (you’ll have to read it to find out who he is). (