Revenge Wears Prada

The Devil Returns

By: Lauren Weisberger

Narrated by: Megan Hilty

Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

The sequel you’ve been waiting for: the follow-up to the sensational number-one best seller The Devil Wears Prada.

Eight years have passed since Andrea "Andy" Sachs quit the job "a million girls would die for" working for Miranda Priestly at Runway magazine - a dream that turned out to be a nightmare. Now Andy’s on the top of the world: She’s writing and reporting to her heart’s content; running The Plunge, her wildly successful high-fashion bridal magazine with Miranda’s other ex-assistant, Emily; and most importantly, getting married to the scion of a storied media family and the love of her life.

But the night before her wedding, Andy can’t sleep. As happy as she is - as happy as she should be - she’s still haunted by the specter of her former boss. Maybe it’s survivor syndrome? Or maybe it’s justifiable, self-inflicted, paranoia. From the start, Andy and Emily have felt entitled to use their rolodex of contacts - Miranda’s contacts - from Runway as they make their way in the magazine world. As The Plunge succeeds, Andy and Emily realize they’ll soon come face to face with their former tormenter at industry functions, award ceremonies, and even weddings. Still, Andy can hardly anticipate the horrifying reality that’s approaching - a reversal so profound that she will be squarely in Miranda’s crosshairs once more.

Karma’s a bitch. And Andy’s efforts to build a bright new life have led her directly to the one she fled - and into the path of the Devil herself.

©2013 Lauren Weisberger (P)2013 Simon & Schuster

Not enough of Miranda

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Not really. I was expecting something more like Devil Wears Prada with the tension and colorful characters and Emily's snippiness. There is almost none of that here; the entire book is focused on Andi and her marriage and baby, with the constant threat of the magazine being sold. Miranda is hardly in the story, and I got tired of Andi's constant whining.

little disappointed

wouldn't really anything was revengeful. I still enjoyed it up until the last few chapters.

The first book was more entertaining

Let me start this off by saying I was very eager to listen to this book and I loved the first book. This book picks up about 10 years after the original book ends and it starts off very slow. It's not nearly as entertaining as the original book. Overall I enjoyed catching up with your original characters, I just wish that there was more excitement and sass in this book. If you're looking to pass the time this will suffice.

Not as good as I hoped

What did you like best about Revenge Wears Prada? What did you like least?

I like that it follows the previous book, it continues the story so I wasn't left wanting more. I think that the story jumped around a little too much in the beginning but that did clear up as the story progressed. I didn't like the storyline very well. There are too many mommy stories out there and really that is all this book is. I thought this book was boring for this reason and had trouble making it through the second part of the book.

Would you ever listen to anything by Lauren Weisberger again?

Yes I would, she's a decent writer from the two books that I have already listened to.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

I think the performance was fine. I think that it would have been better if she would have pronounced the names the same in this book as "The devil wears prada", I found that distracting but overall the narrator was good.

Could you see Revenge Wears Prada being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

No, I don't think this story could be a movie or tv series. I don't believe that the story is interesting enough.

Loved this!

People are being way too harsh saying this wasn’t a good story: like wow…

First of all following up to an epic book such as The Devil Wears Prada is a feat unto itself. For anyone wondering what happens next you’re already in for a treat. I love how the author combines real life and what happens in friendships the work place and marriage… she is so good at mastering fantasy in with real life. It’s not easy. Andy isn’t a character you always root for… she makes mistakes. She is very human!! I believe that’s what makes her relatable. I loved this story and enjoyed living out these trying times in her life!

Also really love this author. If I’m not mistaken she was a really lovely actress from Smash. It was a short lived show but she was great in it! I LOVED her narration in this book. I’ve listened to it more than once and am just finally making a review. Don’t be held back from negative feedback:… if you liked the first book you’ll love this too!

Oh Andy how I missed you...

If you liked Andy in the first you cant not like this book. Same ol Andy just a little older. I loved the glimpse into her life to see what she is up to now and how people from her past show up throughout. It was well written and I was sad when it ended.

Anticlimactic & Disappointing

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No. I loved the Devil Wears Prada and this book had none of it originality or wit.

What was most disappointing about Lauren Weisberger’s story?

The character development is non existent.

Was Revenge Wears Prada worth the listening time?

No.

Pretty good

I wish this story has the same narrator as Devil Wears Prada. Story was pretty good. Andy grew up, got married and had a baby. Completely different person from before. Living proof that it happens. For the purposes of entertainment in the car while on biz assignments, I was satisfied.

Weak

I really loved the first book, but I felt that Andy would be stronger. Instead of being honest and confronting issues, she showed weak and passive. All of the situations she had that were uncomfortable, she put aside quietly or avoided. After her initial experience at runway and becoming a strong, (initially) independent, and entrepreneurial woman, she really showed lacking in personality and convictions.

I expected a better story...

Kind of boring. The narrator was okay. Very predictable outcome. Miranda Priestly returns. She is as evil as ever, but in a way that almost put me to sleep. You would never want to read this twice. It's not that well written.