The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada

3.0 (1 évaluations)
Jan 1, 2003 · Anglais · Kindle (448 pages)
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Détails du livre

Format Kindle
Pages 448
Langue Anglais
Publié Jan 1, 2003
Éditeur Random House
Édition 1
ISBN-10 0385510918
ISBN-13 9780385510912

Description

A young woman navigates the fast-paced and often ruthless world of high fashion while working as an assistant to a demanding magazine editor. Her employer, a formidable figure with an insatiable appetite for perfection, sets an impossible standard that challenges her both personally and professionally. As she is pulled deeper into the glamorous yet cutthroat environment, she finds herself grappling with her values and relationships.

The protagonist's journey is rife with temptations and sacrifices, peeling back the layers of ambition and the price of success. She faces the struggle between maintaining her integrity and the relentless pursuit of career advancement. The allure of the fashion industry captivates her, but it also forces her to confront the realities of her dreams.

Friendships and romance hang in the balance as the protagonist learns hard lessons about loyalty and self-discovery. With humor and depth, the narrative captures the tension of a young woman standing at a crossroads, torn between two worlds—the one she's been drawn into and the one she longs for. The stakes are high, and every choice carries consequences as she seeks to define her own path amidst the chaos of expectations and desires.

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Enfants Histoire Humour

I loved it. there were so many times that I could relate to the main character. funny, serious, and relatable.

May 18th 2025

I loved the 2006 movie so much that I'd planned on reading the Prada series for ages. I had high hopes as well because again, the movie was so good - and the book is always better, right? In the case of The Devil Wears Prada, I feel that this isn't the case. I was extremely disappointed with the story and what was somewhat naivety and innocence initially quickly becomes a dismissal of anyone who takes the role within 'Runway' magazine and the fashion industry as a whole which grated on my nerves. I'm trying of course not to compare the two, but in the movie, Andrea isn't bitchy towards those who actively help her - but it's shown time and again throughout the book and I found myself wishing that Miranda Priestly would fire the young assistant and put us all out of our misery. Andrea continues to berate Priestly behind her back for actually wanting her assistant to do

January 28th 2021

I really enjoyed the movie and felt like it humanized Miranda in a way that this book did not. I understand the intention of the author and think this book is enjoyable if you have never seen the movie.

October 18th 2019
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