Audiobook – The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
>> Monday, April 7, 2008
Genre: Fiction / Chick Lit
Publication Date: 2003
Read by: Bernadette Dunne
This was an OK diversion for driving around town listening, and while it was enjoyable enough to listen to, I don’t think I would have stuck with the printed version. The beginning was interesting enough – just out of college Andrea goes to work for Boss from Hell fashion magazine publisher Miranda Priestly. For some reason she’s convinced that if she puts in a full year of torture as Miranda’s personal assistant, she’ll get a recommendation for the kind of job she really wants at The New Yorker. The end was OK too. I could have easily listened to the first 2 cds and the last 2 and not missed a bit of the plot. The whole middle of the book is repetition of Miranda’s unreasonable demands and everyone’s ridiculous efforts to meet them.
I’ve heard that this is a case where the movie is better than the book. I haven’t seen the movie, but I might get it someday for when I need something to watch while I’m on the treadmill – it seems like it would be the perfect kind of mindless TV.
No stars – I couldn’t even finish it
1 star – I didn’t like it but I managed to finish it.
2 stars – It was OK. Not good, but seriously just OK.
3 stars - I liked it. I didn’t think it was great, but I thought it was good entertainment.
4 stars – I really liked it. I really think you might like it too.
5 stars – It was amazing. I’d recommend this to just about anyone.
6 comments:
Didn't read the book but enjoyed the movie more than I expected! Good casting always helps.
I read the book myself and I have to agree with your review. It was just okay for me.
Mary - I've heard that from several folks about the movie,.
Samantha: Good to know I'm not alone ;-)
i thought the book was a fun, quick read. i haven't seen the movie (yet) but would like to.
Alison: I really enjoyed listening to it. Hope to watch the movie soon.
I liked the movie okay, but I don't think I'd enjoy the book. Some stories are just better in film, for me.
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