One Fifth Avenue
by Candace Bushnell
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Book Reviews of One Fifth Avenue
Book Review: One Half
Summary: 3 Stars
I forced myself to keep reading the book, because I knew Candace Bushnell would not let me down (as I had read all of her other books) and love the show Lipstick Jungle!
It really started to pick up and the characters started to come into their own about halfway through the book. At times I was almost embarassed at the graphic sexual content, yet relieved it wasn't the main focus of the book. I felt a new level of understanding for the "rat race" of New York & appreciation for my suburban space after reading about how the characters would do anything for bigger, more prestigious living space.
It is not the fastest read as there are a lot of characters to keep track of and it is not obvious how they are all connected until halfway through, yet I couldn't put it down near the end.
Book Review: Yuck!
Summary: 1 Stars
I don't usually review things,BUT... this book is horrible. I keep hoping a tornado will kill all the characters so it will be over. I hate to leave a book unread, but at page 292 I am finally giving up. This is my third attempt at reading it. OK, about the book. There are about 8 main characters (too many) and sadly none of them are likeable enough to even care about. Lola - self centered, spoiled and manipulative - and not in an interesting way. Phillip- shallow & juvenille with not enough personality to care about him. Actually there is minimal personality for any of them, and the ones that do have something to them are totally unlikeable. I have lost hours of my life reading this. Don't waste yours. Oh, if I could give 0 stars or negative stars, I would.Book Review: A Thoroughly Enjoyable Read
Summary: 4 Stars
I loved Candace Bushnell's talk show on Sirius Radio so I decided to pick this up, even though I did not care for Four Blondes, which is the only other book of hers that I have read.
I really enjoyed this book. I think it is best described as a voyeuristic account of New York society as contained in an upper class building. I thought that the characters were all interesting as were their connections to each other. This is actually a very character driven book, with a nice little plot thrown in. I looked forward to reading it before bed every day and even found myself toting it around with me to see if I could sneak in a couple of pages here and there.
Not too heavy, not too light. This was just the right read. Enjoy!
Book Review: NYC Girl
Summary: 5 Stars
Candace Bushnell still has it! Her latest depiction of life in the big apple is fresh and witty. Her ability to portray characters shines in ONE FIFTH AVE. Everyone wants to move up and live in the Penthouse, especially in such a glamorous building as One Fifth. Perhaps the biggest social climber or money conscious character is Lola. A 22 year old bratzilla, spoiled by her parents, moves to New York looking for fame. She ends up with more than she bargins for as she begins to date a much older man. She serves as a stark contrast for the older characters in the book, who have earned their place in One Fith. So many story plots and twists, I was left wanting more.
Buy it now before your friends tell you the ending!
Book Review: One Fifth Avenue - don't expect Sex and the City
Summary: 3 Stars
Do not expect One Fifth Avenue to be Sex and the City. It is more in the style of 740 Park or High Rise Low Down, except that it is in the fiction genre. There are many characters, but even the problems that I normally have in keeping characters separated weren't too difficult. , however I wish that they could have been more `fleshed out' in their motives and inner thoughts - most are only implied. It's an interesting read, but there are many other non fiction books out there on the same subject.. Life in an exclusive New York apartment that are a much more interesting read because they are non fiction and therefore the characters and their motives are more fully developed - just do not expect the `normal' Candace Bushnell novel