Emily Charlton's once successful image consulting
business has been floundering for the past several
months, all thanks to an unscrupulous competitor. When
Emily sees that that former model Karolina Hartwell's
life has suddenly come crashing down, Emily sees just the
opportunity to get her business back on its feet.
Luckily, one of Emily's friends, Miriam Kagan, knows
Karolina personally. Emily needs only to channel some of
what Miranda Priestly taught her not so long ago.
Emily was my favorite character in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA,
possibly because I saw the movie first and
Emily Blunt made an indelible impression on me. Needless
to say, I grabbed WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LULULEMONS as
quickly as I could, and I was not disappointed. To my
surprise, except for a few minor details, WHEN LIFE GIVES
YOU LULULEMONS stands perfectly on its own. There was
however one thing that seriously bothered me, and I can't
even fathom how it made it as far to the advanced review
copy. There is a situation of highly dubious consensual
sex, if not outright non consensual sex. Worst of all,
the offence is committed by one of the lead female
protagonists, and it has no bearing whatsoever on the
story as a whole. While this is comprised of only a few
lines, I found it extremely offensive. Such an act posed
by a female does not make it "more okay" than from the
part of a male character. Hopefully, those few
distasteful lines will have been removed before
publication or at least in subsequent editions. I was
able to get over it, but I can't forget nor forgive that
I read it.
Apart from that unfortunate faux pas, WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU
LULULEMONS is a terrific read. I was pleased that Emily
hasn't mellowed one bit: she is still as abrasive, as
unforgiving, and obsessed with fashion and her figure as
she ever was. She is stuck in a suburbia she despises,
and Lauren Weisberger paints a decidedly colorful picture
of the suburbs. I loved all three female protagonists,
but Karolina was by far my favorite: she is a splendid,
complex character for whom I was cheering every step of
the way. WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LULULEMONS is more than a
caustic look at suburbia and appearances, it is in fact a
great mystery novel with a surprisingly solid story. I
was hoping that everything would turn out alright for
everyone, but I hadn't the foggiest idea how it would
happen.
Readers hoping for a healthy dose of Miranda Priestly
however might be left wanting. Although the Devil herself
plays a pivotal role in the outcome, she appears only
very briefly. WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LULULEMONS is very
entertaining, very clever, with some of the most
brilliant dialogues around, and in my opinion, should be
this summer's beach read.
Welcome to Greenwich, Connecticut, where the lawns and
the women are perfectly manicured, the Tito’s and sodas
are extra strong, and everyone has something to say about
the infamous new neighbor.
Let’s be clear: Emily Charlton does not do the suburbs.
After leaving Miranda Priestly, she’s been working in
Hollywood as an image consultant to the stars, but
recently, Emily’s lost a few clients. She’s hopeless with
social media. The new guard is nipping at her heels. She
needs a big opportunity, and she needs it now.
When Karolina Hartwell, a gorgeous former supermodel, is
arrested for a DUI, her fall from grace is merciless. Her
senator-husband leaves her, her Beltway friends
disappear, and the tabloids pounce.
In Karolina, Emily finds her comeback opportunity. But
she quickly learns Greenwich is a world apart and that
this comeback needs a team approach.
So it is that Emily, the scorned Karolina, and their
mutual friend Miriam, a powerful attorney turned stay-at-
home suburban mom, band together to not only navigate the
social land mines of suburban Greenwich but win back the
hearts of the American public. Along the way, an
indispensable ally emerges in one Miranda Priestly.
With her signature wit, Lauren Weisberger offers an
alluring look into a sexy, over-the-top world—and proves
it’s style and substance together that gets the job done.
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