Bette, an overworked piss-ant in the banking industry up and quits one day on a spur-of-the-moment whim. Not really knowing what shes going to do with herself, and after a few months of blissful unemployment the whole paying-rent issue rears its ugly head.
Finally Bettes semi-notable uncle calls in a favor and Bette finds herself flung into the mysterious world of A-list celebs, all-night clubbing, drugs, alcohol, and the outrageous gossip columns that are the lifeblood of NYC. As a new PR rep Bette struggles to keep her private life out of her work life and finds out along the way that even though shes not meant to be a banker, she might also not be meant to be in the limelight.
I have mixed feelings about Everyone Worth Knowing. Yeah, it was a throwback to Devil Wears Prada and was essentially very similar in plotline with the endings almost identical, but despite the fact that Everyone Worth Knowing was so similar to its predecessor, I did like the book.
While not a page-turner, and despite the fact that the ending was pretty predictable, Everyone Worth Knowing had a cool vibe running throughout the whole thing that made me want to get to the end. Since its not a very long or laborious read this was not hard in the least, and the book left me feeling satisfied if not jumping out of my chair to read more.
I dont feel that the fact that the storyline is predictable is as sinful as some of the reviewers of this book have said. Its pretty much a classic case of the one-note-wonder that is Lauren Weisberger. She writes about NYC, the nightlife, the atmosphere, and the relationships that result from it. Basically an un-slutty version of Sex and the City, another one-note-wonder that gets acclaimed reviews.
I hate being on the fence about books. I want to either love them or despise them, but Everyone Worth Knowing was not one of these. I finished it, I didnt exalt in it, I didnt make any lasting relationships to the characters, but I did enjoy a glimpse into their world.
Overall this was a solid 3-star book. Not great, not unreadable or detestable, justthere. Basically if youve read Devil Wears Prada and liked it you might be disappointed with Everyone Worth Knowing. If youre new to Lauren Weisbergers work you might find yourself in for a treat. A Catch-22 book if I ever read one.
Finally Bettes semi-notable uncle calls in a favor and Bette finds herself flung into the mysterious world of A-list celebs, all-night clubbing, drugs, alcohol, and the outrageous gossip columns that are the lifeblood of NYC. As a new PR rep Bette struggles to keep her private life out of her work life and finds out along the way that even though shes not meant to be a banker, she might also not be meant to be in the limelight.
I have mixed feelings about Everyone Worth Knowing. Yeah, it was a throwback to Devil Wears Prada and was essentially very similar in plotline with the endings almost identical, but despite the fact that Everyone Worth Knowing was so similar to its predecessor, I did like the book.
While not a page-turner, and despite the fact that the ending was pretty predictable, Everyone Worth Knowing had a cool vibe running throughout the whole thing that made me want to get to the end. Since its not a very long or laborious read this was not hard in the least, and the book left me feeling satisfied if not jumping out of my chair to read more.
I dont feel that the fact that the storyline is predictable is as sinful as some of the reviewers of this book have said. Its pretty much a classic case of the one-note-wonder that is Lauren Weisberger. She writes about NYC, the nightlife, the atmosphere, and the relationships that result from it. Basically an un-slutty version of Sex and the City, another one-note-wonder that gets acclaimed reviews.
I hate being on the fence about books. I want to either love them or despise them, but Everyone Worth Knowing was not one of these. I finished it, I didnt exalt in it, I didnt make any lasting relationships to the characters, but I did enjoy a glimpse into their world.
Overall this was a solid 3-star book. Not great, not unreadable or detestable, justthere. Basically if youve read Devil Wears Prada and liked it you might be disappointed with Everyone Worth Knowing. If youre new to Lauren Weisbergers work you might find yourself in for a treat. A Catch-22 book if I ever read one.
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