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

Enjoyable

Let me first say that I wasn't a huge fan of the first book, I actually enjoyed the movie more than the book. But this was much better. A little long winded and I totally saw the big betrayal coming a mile away, but otherwise I enjoyed it.

Annoying

Would you try another book from Lauren Weisberger and/or Megan Hilty?

Yes. I loved The Devil Wears Prada, so I had high hopes for this book.

Any additional comments?

The main character Andy was very whiney and self absorbed.

What revenge???

Sigh, I am so disappointed in this sequel. I listened to the whole thing on audio and was entertained a bit, but it wasn't at all what I expected. The title signaled to me a juicy foray into the world of high fashion once again in the hellish office of Miranda Priestly. I expected the "revenge" to be her long overdue comeuppance and the triumph of Andy and Emily over Miranda. In that, though, I was sorely disappointed. This was less a do-tell romp and more of a real-life drama in which we see how Andy has made a life for herself beyond Runway Mag. Normally I wouldn't mind that; it's just not what I thought I was signing up for. I wanted fun and got serious with a veeerrrrry slooooowwww first half. The other thing that really bothered me, other than characters I didn't really like much (including Andy) and a lot of blasphemous swearing, is that Andy seemed to be modeled on some Ms. Magazine caricature, as if Weisberger followed a checklist for developing a a 30s-something NYC protagonist.

My favorite character is still Emily, although I wouldn't like her in real life, but the ending was predictable and very neat, and Weisberger's propensity for over-describing got on my nerves. I felt like there were a lot of missed opportunities for more interesting plotting, and one very glaring omission--the negotiation of a certain contract for more favorable terms--seemed so obvious to me that the events that followed felt contrived. Oh, well. It was still a good way to pass the time and find out what happens to Andy if you have a boring task to do. Just don't say I didn't warn you.

Cliche and poorly structured

Honestly, I'm quite disappointed in the second installment. The first was so windy and the story moved well. This, however, was nothing like that. The story jumps around in a confusing way, Andy is downright unlikable through about half the book, and the over done over adulating pieces of nonsense about childbearing are completely unnecessary.

ay! nooo, the history was ruined.....

Andy went stupid, and the revenge??? what revenge???? not good at all! I hate this book.....

Lazy writing. Lazy story.

This book reads like bad fan fiction of the first book.

Zero continuity aside from character names. The book is extremely disorganized. Andy is obnoxious, the author went through and completely undid everything she accomplished with Andy at the end of the first book, as she clearly did not grow during her time at Runway.,

What a mess…

HORRIBLE BAIT AND SWITCH.....WASTE OF MY TIME

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

I NEVER WASTE MY TIME REVIEWING BOOKS BUT I AM SO INSULTED BY THE HORRIBLE MEDIOCRITY OF THIS BOOK THAT I FEEL THE NEED TO WARN ANY READER WHO MAY CONSIDER THIS A WORTHWHILE READ.....BASED ON THE FIRST BOOK (Which was also not very good, but at least it had a little drama based onreal life ) This book feels like the writer has done nothing since writing the first book other than attending baby classes and complaining about the world....This could have been at least a 2 star experience if it in any way followed up on the original story, The Devil Wears Prada,or if it had any drama or REVENGE for that matter. THERE IS ONE DINNER WITH THE ANTAGONIST OF THE FIRST BOOK AND THE REST OF THE BOOK IS ABOUT A PATHETIC, WHINY, INCAPABLE GIRL WORRYING ABOUT HER PERFECT HUSBAND NOT LOVING HER ENOUGH, MOMMY AND ME GROUPS, ETC.....TOTAL BORE.....SHOULD BE CALLED "WHINERS CAN'T WRITE". THE ONLY DEMOGRAPHIC WHO COULD APPRECIATE THIS BOOK IS THE TWEEN DEMOGRAPHIC......

Has Revenge Wears Prada turned you off from other books in this genre?

Yes, I rarely read (or listen) to silly books like this but many friends mentioned it prior to its publication, so I read it.

What about Megan Hilty’s performance did you like?

She was quite good. She managed to go from whiny Andrea to the nanny from Australia (or New Zealand or South Africa) without a hitch.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Revenge Wears Prada?

This book is really bad.....If I were editor, I would have been looking back at the Devil Wears Prada and forward to a possible movie deal. I would have had SOME, ANY drama and REVENGE and SOME, ANY Miranda Priestly tidbits....This writer is obviously a ONE HIT WONDER. She has no talent. Given the platform she received from the first book, she completely failed at bringing a decent story.....IF THE MAIN CHARACTER WAS AN ACQUAINTANCE OF MINE, I WOULD HAVE TO SLAP HER. The first half of the book is all about her ridiculously perfect Prince Charming fiance/husband who she (a loser) actually considers not marrying because his mother doesn't approve of her......IF THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A MODEL OF A HIGH POWERED MAGAZINE EDITOR, IT IS PATHETIC....THIS GIRL WOULD NOT LAST A DAY IN A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE DOESN'T FAWN ON HER....

Any additional comments?

AGAIN, HORRIBLE.....I READ 40-50 BOOKS PER YEAR AND THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST ONE I HAVE READ IN YEARS.....

What a waste

The original wasn't great literature, but it was fun and lively. If you're expecting more of the same, stop before you buy. This was phoned in. A ridiculous story, poorly written, vapid characters. Save your money.

Hot steaming garbage

Truly, run, don’t walk. This is utter nonsense that tricks you into actually caring for these horrifically narcissistic characters, then blows up in your face. Zero stars.

Underwhelmed

Disappointed. Things don’t come together in this book in a way that work. There are long gaps between moments in the story without adequate development. The character’s actions don’t always match up with the development. I lose a bit of respect for Andi through out the story as she sits back and lets everything that happens to her just happen. Book 1 better.