Better than Prada, a review of The Nanny Diaries

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2006-11-23 08:23 From: starryluvly (Australia)

a review of The Nanny Diaries

This book reminds me of the Devil Wears Prada. Possibly because Mrs X is more or less the Nanny Diaries' equivalent of Miranda Priestly. She may have started out somewhat neutral at the start of the novel, but deterriorates into a fully fledged nightmare of a boss by the end.

However, I did enjoy this book more than the Devil Wears Prada. Although, this might be due solely to the fact that it involves playgrounds and kids and not a bitchy fashion magazine and it's fashionista minions.

Additionally, the protagonist does seem to come into contact with a variety of characters and situations. The doting family, the hip grandma, the coked up playmate's mother... all make for interesting reading.

That said, while this book is entertaining it's one of those light books which you're not meant to buy from the shops. You're simply meant to borrow it, read it once then just reminisce about it as you start another lightweight chick read.

It would be interesting to see whether Hollywood fluff it up ala Devil Wears Prada in the movie version.

By Emma Mclaughlin / Nicola Kraus

St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 0312291639
Release Date: 2003-03
Paperback
List Price: USD 13.95

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