The Devil Wears Prada

De: Lauren Weisberger

Narrado por: Bernadette Dunne

A delightfully dishy novel about the all-time most impossible boss in the history of impossible bosses.

Andrea Sachs, a small-town girl fresh out of college, lands the job “a million girls would die for.” Hired as the assistant to Miranda Priestly, the high-profile, fabulously successful editor of Runway magazine, Andrea finds herself in an office that shouts Prada! Armani! Versace! at every turn, a world populated by impossibly thin, heart-wrenchingly stylish women and beautiful men clad in fine-ribbed turtlenecks and tight leather pants that show off their lifelong dedication to the gym. With breathtaking ease, Miranda can turn each and every one of these hip sophisticates into a scared, whimpering child.

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA gives a rich and hilarious new meaning to complaints about “The Boss from Hell.” Narrated in Andrea’s smart, refreshingly disarming voice, it traces a deep, dark, devilish view of life at the top only hinted at in gossip columns and over Cosmopolitans at the trendiest cocktail parties. From sending the latest, not-yet-in-stores Harry Potter to Miranda’s children in Paris by private jet, to locating an unnamed antique store where Miranda had at some point admired a vintage dresser, to serving lattes to Miranda at precisely the piping hot temperature she prefers, Andrea is sorely tested each and every day—and often late into the night with orders barked over the phone. She puts up with it all by keeping her eyes on the prize: a recommendation from Miranda that will get Andrea a top job at any magazine of her choosing. As things escalate from the merely unacceptable to the downright outrageous, however, Andrea begins to realize that the job a million girls would die for may just kill her. And even if she survives, she has to decide whether or not the job is worth the price of her soul.©2003 Lauren Weisberger; (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"[A] funny, biting, low-cal treat."
-Rush & Molloy, The New York Daily News

"A deliciously witty and gossipy first novel."
-Publishers Weekly

"[An] on-the-money kiss-and-tell debut.
-Kirkus

Funny and Light

Skip the movie -the book is much better- This is a light book that has some substance to it and is very entertaining. Even if you don't like the main characters at first you may change your mind. narrator's voice is great for the role

More Tragic than funny

As a more "mature" Audible listener, I found this story more tragic than funny. In the real world there are tirant managers and my heart aches for their victims. Listeners "over 40" probably will not "enjoy" this book. The literary quality, however, is excellent.

Marvelous, darling!

What a great book! It kept me entertained for hours while I was recovering from a tonsilectomy and kept my mind off the pain very well! I couldn't stop listening to the book, and the plot and narrator are both great.

First listen was a hit!

This was my first listen. The language was a surprise at first, since my daughter is in the car frequently, but we both enjoyed it in the text and situation it was intended. I found myself looking forward to my driving time to be able to listen to the OUTRAGEOUS story. I was looking for entertainment and found just that. I didn't have to try to believe the story line, but could imagine people like these characters; not a world I am or will be familiar with, but entertaining.

Light, fluffy and leaves you asking for more!

This book is the 'junk food' of books. It goes down easily, sits on the soul with comfort and leaves you wanting more. Anyone who has had Satan or one of his minions for a manager understands the anxiety and frustration of the main character Andrea. Then you feel better that at least your manager wasn't this bad. There are a lot of stereotypes played to the hilt but I don't believe that they are really that out of line. The characters are somewhat flat and some are just plain unnecessary. This book also made me understand that yes, some people do pay $40,000 for a dress. Ouch! If you want a tome to soothe the soul, this is not it. If you are in the mood for a great light read, download this; you won't regret it!