Emily, Leigh, and Ariana. Three young women living in New York in search of love and happiness, and going about it in completely different ways.
Emily, recently dumped by her fiance for a hot, young just- barely-past-teenager, is still trying to figure out what went wrong. Leigh, engaged to a great guy and enjoying a great job, is suffering from panic attacks as she hurtles headlong down a path that seems to grow dimmer, not brighter, the closer she gets to the brass ring. Ariana uses her Brazilian sensibilities for passion and pleasure but worries that one day her best assets will cease to have value.
So they make a pact to make major changes in their lives over the next year in ways that challenge each of them at their core.
There are lots of things to like about CHASING HARRY WINSTON. First, this story is about thirty-somethings. Nothing against twenty-somethings but, as a reader, if you're starting to distance the heroines by double their age or more, sometimes it's hard to relate.
Second, Lauren Weisberger does a fantastic job of giving the reader a birds-eye view into life in New York City; life in NYC as a single, professional woman; and life in NYC when one has a little disposable cash. All of which make this a fun read. Change any one of those parameters and you've got a completely different story and maybe one that's not quite as much fun.
Finally, Ms. Weisberger makes her characters real and likeable even when they're doing less than likeable things. Not bad things, just not smart things.
I found this to be a fast, sexy read that reminded me of a time in life that I enjoyed but I'm glad is over, never to return. Read it. You'll see what I mean. Besides, who wouldn't like a story with a smart-aleck but ultimately lovable parrot?
These
three very different girls have been best friends for a
decade in the greatest city on earth. As they near thirty,
they're looking toward their future...but despite all
they've earned -- first-class travel, career promotions,
invites to all the right parties, and luxuries small and
large -- they're not quite sure they like what they
see...
One Saturday night at the Waverly Inn, Adriana and
Emmy make a pact: within a single year, each will
drastically change her life. Leigh watches from the
sidelines, not making any promises, but she'll soon discover
she has the most to lose. Their friendship is forever, but
everything else is on the table. Three best friends. Two
resolutions. One year to pull it off.
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