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The Devil Wears Prada

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Lauren Weisberger

The Devil Wears Prada

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2000s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Devil Wears Prada, a naïve recent college graduate named Andrea "Andy" Sachs lands a job as an assistant to demanding fashion editor Miranda Priestley at Runway magazine in New York City. Despite enduring Miranda's unreasonable demands, Andy hopes the job will help her achieve her dream of writing for The New Yorker. Over 11 months, she becomes consumed by the role, neglecting her personal life, until a turning point forces her to reevaluate her priorities and career path.

Informative

Humorous

Challenging

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

906,175 ratings

64%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lauren Weisberger's The Devil Wears Prada depicts the high-pressure world of fashion journalism with humor and wit. Readers praise its entertaining plot and relatable protagonist. However, some critique its clichés and predictability. Ultimately, it's a fun, escapist read offering insight into an extravagant industry.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Devil Wears Prada?

Readers who enjoy The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger likely savor sharp, satirical looks into the fashion industry and complex female characters. Fans of The Nanny Diaries and Confessions of a Shopaholic will appreciate the similar blend of wit, glamour, and the struggle for self-identity amidst professional chaos.

4.0

906,175 ratings

64%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2000s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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