The Devil Wears Prada - Lauren Weisberger

An extraordinary debut novel from a stunning new author. Follow Andrea 'Andy' Sachs as she scores the job 'a million girls would die for'. Working at the world's most fashionable magazine, Runway, as second assistant to Miranda Priestly, the boss from hell.

Join in the life of a lowly personal assistant during her first year working at the fashion magazine where, if she makes it through, a recommendation from her boss will help her get a job at the magazine of her choice. The catch, she has to make it though that year. Working with the bitchy, elitist clackers and being assigned absurd takes such as aquiring the yet to be released Harry Potter book for Miranda's children, to finding that vintage dresser Miranda saw that one time in an antique store somewhere downtown.

Not only is Andy dealing with the absurdities of working for absolute meager pay, although sometimes with decent perks, she also has to handle the trials and tribulations of trying to juggle her life with her boyfriend, alcoholic best friend and her cramped living arrangements.

Can Andy survive long enough to make it through and get her recommendation? Does she even want it anymore?

Jaki's review

A phenomenally powerful book. It's hard to believe this is Lauren Weisberger's first novel. While the book is written so well with superb narration by Andy Sachs, I felt that going through all the trials with her left me feeling lethargic, worn out and a little depressed every time I put it down. However I still wanted to read more, after I had time to get my energy back. Though there are light notes throughout the book that leave you feeling good, such as the singing security guard and his games each day, Andy drew me into the book as a likable sane character who steered me through the highly elusive world on the other side of the glossy magazine covers.

The Devil Wears Prada does include a lot of swearing which may deter some readers, but it is an ideal read for anyone interested in what it takes to put out a fashion magazine and what happens behind those closed shiny designer doors. And of course those who think they have worked for a boss from hell, and especially those dreaming of strangling their boss with their one-wear-only Hermes white Scarves.