Chasing Harry Winston: A Novel by Lauren Weisberger
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Book Summary Author: Lauren Weisberger Edition: Hardcover Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published) Published: 2008-05-27 ISBN: 0743290119 Number of pages: 288 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Accessories:
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Book Reviews of the Chasing Harry Winston: A Novel
Customer Review: Half good
Summary: 3 Stars
There are parts of this book that show flashes of real talent from Lauren Weisberger. Particularly in the sections involving the expressive, scene-stealing parrot (yes, you read that correctly...I said parrot). She has a real clever wit to her writing and, as evidenced by her chapter headings, a fiendish sense of humor.
However, the book is ultimately just not that successful at creating a compelling storyline. Yes, the girls are making strides to change their lives, but why should we care? If we don't particularly relate to and/or like the characters themselves, then their respective storylines fall flat. And this is the main problem with this book. It's almost more focused on flashing glib humor and outrageous antics to mask the fact that the characters aren't all that likable or, at times, believable.
I've followed this writer ever since The Devil Wears Prada and, while I believe this is a better offering than Everyone Worth Knowing, it still falls short of expectations. Though, I do think it's just a matter of a writer trying to find her voice - Prada was focused on a story that she actually lived, and I think Weisberger, once she gets the hang of creating stories not based on her reality, will deliver on the promise of her first novel. This one just isn't quite there yet.