One Fifth Avenue by Candace Bushnell
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Book Reviews of One Fifth Avenue
Book Review: hey, I am a fan
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are not a Bushnell fan, stay away. Better to start with Trading Up and moving on to Lipstick Jungle. These are great novels. One Fifth has all the elements of a Bushnell novel: Shallow, stunning protaganist attempting to sleep her way to the top, men chasing the shallow stunning girl even though she is evil, other characters who have a supporting role in the drama. But this novel is not as insightful. All the characters lack dimension. Bushnell can do better.
Why 5 stars? Because I really enjoyed the book even though it was lacking.
Book Review: Great Read at the End of the Day
Summary: 5 Stars
I so enjoyed this book -- and spent hours with it at the end of long work days, just tucking into the world of these incredibly detailed characters. I'm glad I don't live in the one fifth building, that's for sure, but it was a pleasure escaping into the wonder of Manhattan's rich society for two weeks' worth of evenings. A bit darker than Sex and the City, but the tone pays off and the environment Candace Bushnell creates is nearly incredible -- an only in New York story if there ever was one...Book Review: Surprisingly good
Summary: 5 Stars
I was shocked and amazed (and possibly a little embarrassed) by how much I enjoyed this book! One Fifth Avenue renewed my faith in chick-lit.
At first I needed to make a 'cheat sheet' to remind me who all the characters were and how they were connected. Within 100 pages, I was completely hooked and fascinated with how Bushnell tied everything together. I'd love to read a sequel and hear what Lola Fabrikant is up to 5 years later!
Quick, satisfying read.
Book Review: Candy at her best!
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this book--- I've read all of Bushnell's books and this is my favorite. I shelved it next to Dorothy Parker, Edith Wharton, Truman Capote, and F.Scott Fitzgerald because this is sure to be a 21st century classic. It's a brilliant social commentary (she picks fun at New Yorkers,the nouveau riche,old money etc) yet she still manages to craft a delicious page turner that you won't want to put down. Better the Claire Messud's book on the same subject. Read it!Book Review: I don't want it to end!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this book! I think it may be Candace Bushnell's best yet! I loved Sex and the City, but this book has me hooked. The characters are very interesting, people you love to hate, especially the icy Mindy Gooch. I listen to Bushnell on Sirius, and I really think she's brilliant, funny, and has her finger on the pulse of New York City. If you have to take a flight, need a book to take on vacation or just love to read, you have to treat yourself to this book!