Chasing Harry Winston: A Novel

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The bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada and Everyone Worth Knowing returns with the story of three best friends who vow to change their entire lives...and change them fast.

Emmy is newly single, and not by choice. She was this close to the ring and the baby she's wanted her whole life when her boyfriend left her for his twenty-three-year-old personal trainer -- whose fees are paid by Emmy. With her plans for the perfect white wedding in the trash, Emmy is now ordering takeout for one. Her friends insist an around-the-world sex-fueled adventure will solve all her problems -- could they be right?

Leigh, a young star in the publishing business, is within striking distance of landing her dream job as senior editor and marrying her dream guy. And to top it all off, she has just purchased her dream apartment. Only when Leigh begins to edit the enfant terrible of the literary world, the brilliant and brooding Jesse Chapman, does she start to notice some cracks in her perfect life...

Adriana is the drop-dead-gorgeous daughter of a famous supermodel. She possesses the kind of feminine wiles made only in Brazil, and she never hesitates to use them. But she's about to turn thirty and -- as her mother keeps reminding her -- she won't have her pick of the men forever. Everyone knows beauty is ephemeral and there's always someone younger and prettier right around the corner. Suddenly she's wondering...does Mother know best?

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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Use your library card if you really want to read this book   August 28, 2008
A. M. Ruben (New York, USA)
As a person who is open-minded with all types of literature, I would have to honestly say that Weisberger's most recent attempt is a near-miss of her intended target.. what's sad is that this book somehow still managed to be a best seller.

Cheating boyfriends who lead you to belittle yourself and your beliefs... sleeping with vast amounts of men and viewing it as not only a testament to your attractiveness, but also to your high self-value... and even better - cheating on your significant other because you're afraid to confront the issues you have as to where you see the relationship going... WOW! Talk about a guide to living fabulously in one of the greatest cities on Earth in your late 20s - early 30s. I'm sorry Ms. Weisberger, but as cute as this attempt was, it was somewhat of a sad one.

The story revolves around three women approaching their 30s who suffer from neurotic tendencies and crappy relationships after living in New York for almost a decade. With "adventures" experienced through local and international travels, as well as "adventures" created through personal bets, you'll understand exactly how you did without... trust me. I personally don't see sleeping around nor receiving an engagement ring (ergo the title) as a symbol of personal change or a way to signify some type of all-important testament to my success. If you do, seek help (ahem, Ms. Weisberger). In fact, does anyone actually believe sex and traveling solve personal issues and problems? If you do, maybe you should consult a therapist.

Even though I don't agree with the book's apparent themes of sex and traveling as means to self-discovery and to solving problems, I do agree with the undertone of the value of treating yourself to the spoils of a spa pampering day. It does go a long way!

You know... just to let you know, I'm a born and raised New Yorker (in fact... I still live here), and somehow I find it hilarious that I manage to have a healthy successful relationship, as well as no desire to sleep with anything that has an additional appendage, while maintaining my independence. From these literary characters... one would think it can't be done... then again... isn't that the aim of the modern day chick lit formula? To give your audience the mantra "we shall overcome" through overused examples?

Hey Weisberger (and this goes for you, too, Bushnell)... STOP BELITTLING ME AS A WOMAN AND ATTACKING MY AGE GROUP! There's nothing wrong with being an independent woman in her 20s who is approaching her 30s.

I don't see anything wrong with reading the book, personally, but don't waste $26 or $.01 on the book... just borrow it from your local library. That's where I donated the copy I bought.


I admire those who could finish this book   August 25, 2008
Meloney Dillingham (Chicago, IL)
After 106 pages of dribble, I finally had to put this book down. I've never read a Lauren Weisberger book, and I don't think I will ever ready anything else by this author. This book is boring, unimaginative and totally pointless, and I usually enjoy a good "chick lit" book.

The story follows the adventures of the pursuit of sex in love from three self obsessed, one dimensional, annoying characters.
Each characters vows to change there lives in the course of a year:

Adriana - Beautiful and shallow Brazilian who loves sex and likes to say "querida" alot - vows to be married by the end of the book

Emmy - Pathetic in that she likes to be in relationships with men that use her - vows to have one night stands with a man from every continent, except Antarctica

Leigh - Slightly OCD and a full on beoch, she doesn't know how to appreciate a man who truly loves her - vows to... well, I'm not really sure what she vows, but I was hoping it would be to stop complaining and waving her hand around every other paragragh(did anyone else notice this? The author always had her swirling, twirling or waving her hand, esp. when they all went on vacation together. I was like seriously, stop waving your hand!").

I would have finished this book if the characters went a little deeper, but the above pretty much sums up the main characters throughout the first half of the book. Maybe they redeemed themselves in the end, but I couldn't bring myself to read another 172 pages to find out. If you think "The Hills" is modern day Shakespeare, then you will probably love this book. If you find the above cliche, this book should be avoided at all cost, if just for the waving of the hands in every freaking paragraph alone!


Pleasantly Surprised   August 25, 2008
A Reader (USA)
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this book. I didn't enjoy the author's second book at all, which I thought was just a clone of her first novel, the famous "Devil Wears Prada." I'm happy to report that Ms. Weisberger really branches out with her latest book, "Chasing Harry Winston." This book is nothing like her first two. It's a little slow in the beginning--I had some trouble getting into it. But about a quarter of the way through, the plot picked up, and I finished the book in two days. Yes, the ending is formulaic--but what else did anyone expect?? Also, I didn't really relate to any of the three female characters. But that didn't stop me from turning the pages and wondering what would happen next. Plus, I absolutely loved the story of Otis--what an adorable subplot!! Ms. Weisberger is a very talented writer--she certainly knows how to turn a phrase. I think some of the reviews here are unfair and harsh. This is a great summer read. I would call "Chasing Harry Winston" chick lit for intellectuals.


DON'T BOTHER   August 24, 2008
red headed reader (Texas)
This book is stupid. The characters and plot line are shallow, whining, and predictable. Don't waste your time.


Let Down   August 23, 2008
J. Ralphs (Sunny California)
After reading and loving Weisberger's first two novels, I had very high hopes for this one and boy, was I disappointed. I'm still looking for some meaning to the title in regards to the story, but at the same time, I really don't care. The plot was utterly predictable, but what bothered me more was the fact that I was counting down the pages until the ending rather than worrying if any of the characters would succeed or fail. Read this if you haven't read her Weisberger's other novels, but if you have, you may just want to wait for the next one.

Keep trying, Lauren! I have faith in you.