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Chasing Harry Winston

By Lauren Weisberger

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| Paperback | 9780007268603

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This is my second time reading this book but the first was years ago and I don't like writing a review for a book thats not fresh in my mind. However I do remember liking the book when I read it the first time and although my preferences on books genres and whatnot have changed I still enjoyed this. ... (continue)

This is my second time reading this book but the first was years ago and I don't like writing a review for a book thats not fresh in my mind. However I do remember liking the book when I read it the first time and although my preferences on books genres and whatnot have changed I still enjoyed this. I tend to try and read a book in the chick-lit genre every once in awhile, mainly because they're just such easy, carefree reads. I see my favourite genres of books such as paranormal romance, young adult and fantasy as gourmet meals for the mind. I see chick-lit as a tasty little chocolate bar! And this was enjoyable, it can actually be qute hard sometimes to find an author in this genre who doesn't undoubtedly venture into the overly cliched, sappy, lovey-dovey stuff. Weisberger doesn't do this. Obviously her most famous novel is the Devil Wears Prada but Chasing Harry Winston is actually just as good a read. She has a good style of writing that keeps you interested in all the characters.
So basically this novel is centered around three women in New York who are trying ti find happiness in their lives. Adriana is a self-centered, spoilt litlle rich girl who at thirty years old is desperate to find a rich husband who will look after her for the rest of her life. I found Adriana wearing most of the time. She epitomises everything I hate. She had no independence, was so obsessed with her looks and was basically not a very nice person. But somehow the author made her likable. I don't know how she did it either but she did. And the ending does give her some credibility as a good character so you don't feel as guilty for liking such a shallow character.
Emmy and Leigh were much more normal and relatable. Leigh was tsuck in a relationship she didn't want even though everyone around her told her it was perfect. And Emmy just decided to make a whore out of herself for a year as she (quite respectfully) had only slept with a couple of men before her current boyfriend ends it with her.
The morals in this story are a bit dodgy you have to admit but it is an enjoyable read. And you come away from it thinking, I must meet up with the girls for a night out. I liked it but didn't love it.

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Lauraolsthoorn said on Mar 2, 2012 | Add your feedback

Shouldn't chick-lit supposed to be funny? Or with characters you could at least remotely relate to?

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Ilariadarco said on Nov 5, 2010 | Add your feedback

A quicky funny read

This isn't The Devil Wears Prada, but it has the same astute insights into the woman's psyche. What is it about women wanting to tie the knot before a certain age? Ahh, the pressure!!!

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guiltlessreader aka screamingbanshee said on May 23, 2010 about the Mass Market Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Chasing Harry Winston

This book is more ”Sex and the City” style rather than her first book ” The Devil Wears Prada” because ”Chasing Harry Winston” explores friendship, relationships with men, as well as three girls trying to figure out their place in life and where they want to be. The first two chapters were a bit slo ... (continue)

This book is more ”Sex and the City” style rather than her first book ” The Devil Wears Prada” because ”Chasing Harry Winston” explores friendship, relationships with men, as well as three girls trying to figure out their place in life and where they want to be. The first two chapters were a bit slow to me but it draw me into this story gradually and get familiar with the charactors. The novel focuses on three friends living in New York City, all chasing one dream: to become engaged to the perfect man. I enjoyed this book because it was a lighthearted and enjoyable read, unlike the trashy romance novel, the author delivered lots of messages throughout the story that anyone should embrace life and live it to the fullest.
Emmy is newly single, and not by choice. She is suddenly dumped by her longtime beau Duncan (for the personal trainer she hired for him), Her friends insist an around-the-world sex-fueled adventure will solve all her problems -- could they be right? Leigh, has a job she loves and a "perfect" boyfriend, hunky sportscaster Russell. When he proposes, she knows she should be happy, but she instead finds herself getting tangled up with bad boy novelist Jesse Chapman, who happens to be married. 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. 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 -- 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. Meanwhile, Emmy, courtesy of her new job scouting restaurant locations, embarks on her erotic adventures, while Adriana nabs a slightly dorky big-time Hollywood director she struggles to remain faithful to. She also meets a magazine editor who, impressed by her effortless ways with men, gives Adriana her own advice column, "The Brazilian Girl's Guide to Man Handling," which sounds a lot like a sexed-up version of The Rules. Their friendship is forever, but everything else is on the table. Three best friends. Two resolutions. One year to pull it off.

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Snow White said on Jan 11, 2010 about the Others edition | Add your feedback

Great Chick Lit

I lauged really long and hard at some of the humor in this book. I did not enjoy it as much as The Devil Wears Prada but it was enjoyable to read. Sounded a little like Sex in the City but she does pay homage to Candace Bushnell. No regrets and, if you are looking for a light escape, I would cert ... (continue)

I lauged really long and hard at some of the humor in this book. I did not enjoy it as much as The Devil Wears Prada but it was enjoyable to read. Sounded a little like Sex in the City but she does pay homage to Candace Bushnell. No regrets and, if you are looking for a light escape, I would certainly recommend.

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Bibliophile said on Mar 12, 2009 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

This is the kind of book that gives 'chick-lit' a bad name. Chick-lit can be fun, witty, and sexy. Unfortunately, this book was not even close to any of those. This was stupid people doing stupid things and it's a waste of paper and shelf space.

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Deanna Kyre said on Jan 30, 2009 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

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English Books
Paperback 278 Pages
ISBN-10: 0007268602
ISBN-13: 9780007268603
Publisher: Harper
Pub date: May 06, 2008
Dimensions: 1161 mm x 710 mm x 129 mm Just how big is that?
Also available as: Mass Market Paperback, Hardcover, Audio CD, Others and eBook
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