Everyone Worth Knowing
by Lauren Weisberger
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Book Reviews of Everyone Worth Knowing
Book Review: What You'd Expect From Weisberger
Summary: 3 Stars
Lauren Weisberger made the NYT Bestseller's list with a book everyone had to read because Weisberger had worked in the fashion industry and the book was marketed as a thinly veiled autobiography of her time as Anna Wintour's assistant. That said, it wasn't a very well written book.
However, what the Devil Wears Prada lacked in terms of seasoned writing, it made up for with interesting and unpredictable (sometimes) twists and turns. At least in The Devil Wears Prada you understood why Andrea didn't/couldn't leave her job, why she chose to suffer through it. The same can not be said for Bette's character in Everyone Worth Knowing.
While it certainly was a fun read, it was also incredibly predictable. The characters lacked depth, and they made decisions so bad you had to wonder "who would every do something like that?" That said, it was an entertaining look at Manhattan's party scene, and there were a couple of well-written characters, particularly Abby (who was SO easy to hate) and Sammy.
Book Review: It was.... how should I say it?...an okay book....
Summary: 2 Stars
I read this book when my sister let me borrow it after reading Devil Wears Prada by the same author. And... well... it's not really all it's hyped up to be. It followed the same kind of plotline as Devil Wears Prada, but like the other reviewers said, it lacked the memorable Miranda. Instead it substituted with some celebrity names, droppings of crack and bulimia and some wild parties that were monotonously narrated word for word. It got to be sort of the same thing over and over again. Don't get me wrong, after the slow beginning it got going and became "worth reading" once her love interest kicked in. But then it fell sort of flat and became a chore to read. Bottom line is, its a great book for a lazy do-nothing weekend but if you want something with substance to write home about- I'd suggest either Devil Wears Prada or another book in the ChickLit genre.Book Review: Disappointed...
Summary: 2 Stars
I too, thought that this book would develop a sense of connection with the characers, plot and humor that I found in her previous book TDWP. Not here...the jokes are weak, the situations predictable, and with only a minute amount of difference the same outcome, and story, as her previous book...What Happened Weisberger? If you were writing to the people that you depict in your books, then you might have found an audience, BUT to be successful you have to do a far reach into the lives of everyone, worth knowing or not. Maybe your next book will again be fresh, funny and revealing that you have talent. Write a Crime Novel! There, I think that you could. Good Luck on your next one...this one did not hit the mark that YOU set.Book Review: "Devil Wears Prada" rehashed...
Summary: 3 Stars
My main problem with "The Devil Wears Prada" was that Weisberger still sounded very involved in the story. I hoped that her future writings would improve once she felt less involved in the story.
Well, it seems that Weisberger has learned from her mistakes from "Devil" - unfortunately, she has done so by rewriting "Devil", just in a new setting with new names.
The book wasn't that bad by itself, though, and made a pretty enjoyable read, and lets us take a good look at the NYC partying scene most of us aren't exposed to.
I just hope Weisberger finds another theme to write about in her next book.
Book Review: Predictable & RACIST
Summary: 1 Stars
After reading Devil Wears Prada, this book was a let down. It was too predictable and the main character Bette was just plain silly and had no personality.
I also wanted to complain about the RACIST stereotypical remarks about Vietnamese cooking dog, black people being nannies (perpetuates African Americans being servants and inferior), exploiting Mexicans for cheap labor, the country of Turkey being uncivilized, etc. It was VERY INAPPROPRIATE.