Chasing Harry Winston

Title: Chasing Harry Winston

Author: Lauren Weisberger

Summary: This book follows the story of three best friends who have lived their lives to to the fullest in New York City for the past decade, or so they thought. When one is dumped, another seems to have the perfect life, and the other is pressured to get married by her family all three decide to change their lives within the next year. Each woman comes to know themselves better and understand what they truly want in their lives.

Recommendation: I'd recommend this book but with a caution. Weisberger's previous two books were fully thought through and fleshed out stories, Chasing Harry Winston, however, seems quickly written and without too much imagination. I'd recommend The Devil Wears Prada or Everyone Worth Knowing first.

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Title: Chasing Harry Winston

Author: Lauren Weisberger

Summary: Adriana is about to turn thirty and even though she is the daughter of a gorgeous Brazilian supermodel, she worries that maybe her looks might not keep in the lifestyle she is used to. Her mother reminds it is not only looks but her feminine wiles that will help her find the right man. Adriana has no problem finding the right man, the right man for that night. And her parents are getting less and less amiable about her living rent free in their New York penthouse and spending their money.

Her best friend Leigh is paired with the perfect man, Russell. Not only is he the host of a top ESPN show, he is understanding, remembers anniversaries, and wants to marry her. Both their families are thrilled. Leigh is hoping the stress of her editor's job at a big publishing house and the additional stress of taking Jesse Chapman, past Pulitzer Prize winner is the reason behind her reluctance to commit to wedding plans.

Best friend Emmy would love to have Leigh's "problems". After being unceremoniously dumped by live in boyfriend, Duncan, she is awash with misery. After all, what is so bad about wanting to get married and start a family? Why does every man she mentions it to suddenly remember a previous commitment and high tail it out of there? She passed on a job scouting out restaurants for Chef Massey, the hottest thing in the food universe for Duncan. And now, all she has is a horrid parrot, Otis as a roommate.

Then Emmy and Adraina realize their lives aren't going as planned, and decide a complete shakeup is needed. Each makes a commitment to try a lifestyle that propels her in a different direction than the path they're currently on. Leigh makes no such promise; her friends don't even know how conflicted she is about the wedding. They should be worried about losing all they have access to the right parties, great clothes, careers.....they want to be happy and maybe this is their chance.

Recommendation: Lauren Weisberger is back with another hard to put down book about fabulous singletons. Not quite as good as Devil Wears Prada but a fun read. This is a fun book for someone looking for a not too challanging read. I'd recommend it to someone looking for a diversion.

Hearts: 3

July 29, 2008 4:25 PM

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