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Chasing Harry Winston
Chasing Harry Winston
Author: Lauren Weisberger
Emmy is newly single, and not by choice. She was this close to the ring and the baby she's wanted her whole life when her boyfriend left her for his twenty-three-year-old personal trainer -- whose fees are paid by Emmy. With her plans for the perfect white wedding in the trash, Emmy is now ordering takeout for one. Her friends insist an around-t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781416548393
ISBN-10: 1416548394
Publication Date: 5/27/2008
Pages: 400
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 24 ratings
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Mass Market
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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Helpful Score: 11
I was very disappointed with this book.

Kicking myself for spending $25.95 on this book.

I found this book to lack a plot. I did laugh in a few spots but they were far & few between.

The ending was boring and did not make sense it was like the author said "OK time to finish this book THE END"

With the title being "Chasing Harry Winston" I expected more from author Lauren Weisberger.

If you read the inside cover for this book it will be the interesting parts of the book and you will not need to read the rest of the 278 pages.

I am sure other readers will feel the same.
reviewed Chasing Harry Winston on + 22 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
The third time, unfortunately, is not the charm for Lauren Weisberger. I had thoroughly enjoyed her first two books, 'The Devil Wears Prada' and 'Everyone Worth Knowing', but I was dissappointed in 'Chasing Harry Winston'.

The book is not a terrible read by any means.

I believe I, like most others that have read Weisberger's first two novels, most likely had higher expectations of this book.

If I hadn't read Weisberger's previous two, I would most likely not have felt dissappoointed and been completely delighted.
scrapbooklady avatar reviewed Chasing Harry Winston on + 472 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
"Chasing Harry Winston" was a very enjoyable read. The characters were interesting and I liked seeing how they changed over the year in which the novel took place. "Chasing Harry Winston"is much better than her last book. I highly recommend it.
MsMaureen avatar reviewed Chasing Harry Winston on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
I was very disappointed with this book. My review will probably echo what a lot other reviewers have said, but here it is anyway -

I found this book to be incredibly shallow and severely lacking in plot. In fact, I just finished it last night and already I can barely remember the main plot points. I did laugh in a few spots and very occasionally found that I was able to identify with a particular character or situation.

One of my biggest peeves about this book was Emmy's resolution. I literally cringed every time I read the phrase "Tour de Whore" and references to Emmy wanting to "prostitute myself out." Am I the only one who was bothered by this? If you want to write a book about a women's journey to sexual freedom or whatever, then great, I'm all for it. But does she have to refer to herself as a prostitute and whore throughout it? Also, it was clear throughout her "affairs" that she was not comfortable with what she was doing. Apparently it's not okay for a woman to want to know someone on a deeper level before sleeping with them...

Another big problem that I had with this book was the fact that the characters were entirely unoriginal. Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte, anyone?

I also felt like there was a serious lack of organization and flow. There were also characters who appeared to be important and then pretty much disappeared (the hairdresser, Emmy's sister and her family,) situations that never got resolved or explained. The narrative was often confusing and jumped from present to flashback to internal monologue and back again with little to no transition.

The ending was ridiculous and boring at the same time. I also don't really understand the title, it really doesn't fit the story. As soon as I finished reading this book, I wondered, "WHAT was the point of that?" As I said earlier, I finished it less than 12 hours ago and I've already forgotten what it was supposed to be about.
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Helpful Score: 2
I loved this book! This is the first book that I have read by Lauren Weisberger. I suggest everyone to read it!
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It was very Weisberger
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** spoiler alert ** My advice is do not waste your time. This was nowhere near as good as "The Devil Wears Prada." The characters are one-dimensional. The writing is terrible; it feels very contrived. Weisberger tells you how the characters are feeling without description so it just lacks any depth. The plot was predictable, and I was very upset when I realized the story was wrapping up without really having any kind of climax. I also felt that the plot was supposed to center on this "pact" ...more My advice is do not waste your time. This was nowhere near as good as "The Devil Wears Prada." The characters are one-dimensional. The writing is terrible; it feels very contrived. Weisberger tells you how the characters are feeling without description so it just lacks any depth. The plot was predictable, and I was very upset when I realized the story was wrapping up without really having any kind of climax. I also felt that the plot was supposed to center on this "pact" the girls made, but it really didn't. It seemed that the author was trying to make another "Sex in the City" but it was not even on the same planet.
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Great summer read. Fun, mindless but intelligently written.
brneyedgirl avatar reviewed Chasing Harry Winston on + 22 more book reviews
This book was ok, it was the first I've read by this author. The only character that I actually liked was Emmy. Although I would get bored at times and want to stop reading I kept on and glad I finished it. That being said the only I disliked about it was Adriana and her constant "Querida's".
lauren-s avatar reviewed Chasing Harry Winston on + 16 more book reviews
I really liked this book. I'm a huge fan of chick lit. This book is all about three girls trying to find the right man. I read this book in about 2 days.
reviewed Chasing Harry Winston on + 40 more book reviews
This was a quick easy read. I didn't enjoy it as much as "The Devil wears Prada" but it was still good.
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Anyone who enjoys "Sex and the City" will enjoy this book. A great vacation read.
laina42107 avatar reviewed Chasing Harry Winston on + 115 more book reviews
Good read for people who are fans of sex and the city, though not as good. It is kind of shallow at times and I thought one character(Leigh) was completely atrocious. Adriana was my fav. I think her character grew the most. Emmy would be next. At least she got her happy ending. I really found it hard to like Leigh I'm sure some people can relate but I thought she fell flat because she was so self involved.


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