The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger (2004)

The Devil Wears Prada, by Lauren Weisberger, is an absolute must read! I felt that it sums up the grown-up need to read about "Cinderella" and the "Ugly Duckling." It's complete with a wicked queen, and a heroine (the child within us we all keep secretly at bay). We see that smart and sexy can coexist. A real DIVA is inside all of us. The key is empowering that Diva into an everyday woman with real gusto in an otherwise grueling dog-eat-dog world. We read in envy as the mousy brunette, in all her frumpishness, timidly, and nerdy is miraculously and humorously transformed into a real-world, success ladder climbing, hob knobber, who not only realizes she holds strength, power, and a whole set of morals to boot. It even has a somewhat happy ending. If you have seen the movie, and enjoyed it, this is a must. If you saw the movie and didn't care for it, this book is still a must read. It is a case where there is no coming close in the movie version. The book is better hands-down! The book takes you powerfully by the heart a drags you along, mystified, laughing, and cheering it on all the way through. Bravo to the Devil Wears Prada!

This book is pure entertainment and keeps you turning the pages to see how much crazier this boss can get. MUCH BETTER than the movie. Great for beach or airplane reading. I definitely recommend this for any book club!

i loved this book..i loved the movie so i had to read the book! it was a little diff than the movie,but still SO good! i couldnt stop reading it!!!

highllyyyyyy recomennded!

The book gives an inside view of the fashion industry with all its snideness and competitiveness. The author does a good job of describing frustrations most new college graduates and first time employees face when trying to fit into an office heirarchy in a highly stressful setting. Yet, the reader is left questioning the priorities and tactics of "the powers that be". The time wasted in catering to the whims of a boss who is capable of running a major company but incapable of conducting the most simple personal tasks leaves one pondering the importance of what any of us do for a living. The book also cleaverly points out the difficulty of holding on to power and the ethical choices one makes along the way to get to the top. As usual, the movie doesn't do it justice. Be sure to read the book for the nuances of the story and the industry.

This is an awesome book! I have yet to see the movie but the book has sustained my interest throughout reading it! There is never a dull moment in the book. I decided to buy the book to see what all the talk was about. With a small child I don't get too the movies very often but I don't feel that I have missed anything! The book is an easy and very comical read. Who hasn't felt their boss is the devil?

The Devil Wears Prada is a catchy title but what's even more catchy is the way that Ms. Weisberger captures the immediate attention of her reader. Without so much as a blink of the eye, you are suddenly immersed in the world of Andrea Sachs, the poorly paid junior assistant to Miranda Priestly, Runway Magazine's Editor-In-Chief. The job is Andrea's first and, if she can make it with Miranda a year, promises of a better position lure her to try. Miranda, however, does not make it easy. She is demanding, self-centered, rude, condescending and expects Andrea to be at her beck and call 24/7. But, the perks of clothes, celebrity and the possibility of fulfulling her dream as a writer for the New Yorker keep her coming back for more. As a result, Andrea turns over her life to Miranda. She sacrifices relationships with her best friends and is not present for major family events. The writing is lively, funny and engaging. You sympathize with Andrea's stress and hate Miranda for her egomania - all the while wondering -- will this be worth it in the end? And, the answer is, yes, it is very much worth it. Andrea learns a valuable lesson and comes out a better person.

So, read the book. It is entertaining and you will not want to put it down.

I heard from a friend that the book 'The Devil Wears Prada' was a great book, this was before the movie even came out, and i love reading so i bought the book off ebay. The book was sent in excelent time and it was in great condition. After reading the book i referred it to everyone i knew, it became my favorite book. I immediatly went and saw the movie when it came out and i have to say the movie was disappointing compared to the book. If you read this, you HAVE to read the book too!

This was a bookclub selection. It was a slow story with alot of complaining by the main character. In this case I feel the movie may be better than the book! Meryl Streep as Miranda will be awesome.

I enjoyed this book so much. I had all the mothers at playgroup dying to read this after I raved so much about it. It was a great read, something that a mother with not a lot of free time can handle. I can't wait to see the movie in June. If you haven't read it yet start as soon as you get a copy you won't want to put it down.