The Nanny Diaries has become an international phenomenon. Reviewed, featured, mentioned, or dissected in every major newspaper, magazine, and on every national and local television show, The Nanny Diaries has struck a chord with readers everywhere. With more than 650,000 copies currently in print and atop bestseller lists nationwide, Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus' biting satire of the glamorous life on Manhattan's Upper East Side offers both an insider's view and a great read. 'Addicting,'* 'delicious,'** and 'diabolically funny'***, The Nanny Diaries is sure to be the must-read paperback of 2003. Struggling to graduate from New York University and afford her microscopic studio apartment, Nanny takes a job caring for the only son of the wealthy X family. She rapidly learns the insane amount of juggling involved in ensuring that a Park Avenue wife who doesn't work, cook, clean, or raise her own child has a smooth day. A poignant satire, The Nanny Diaries punctures the glamour of Manhattan's upper class to reveal the truth behind the Park Avenue veneer.
goes well with a cup of coffee
Genecodes(Hong Kong)
Nothing serious. This book is simply for killing time.
This book is recommended from one of my friends when I was planning to start my baby sitting job during this summer holiday. The fact is I just simply went through it within three hours at the starbucks yesterday afternoon, one cup of cappuccino and some puddings plus.
And it did remind me of the Devil Wears Prada. Mr X is really a big attraction in this book, anyways. A typical big mid-age barbie, blonde, stylish, cold and lifeless.
2007-09-24 01:33 | comment
Better than Prada
starryluvly(Australia)
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.
2006-11-23 08:23 | comment
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