Helpful Score: 5
This is a good book, very "chick lit" with less romantic intrigue than usual (a good thing to me.) Magnolia works as Editor-In-Chief of a magazine when it is taken away from her, and she becomes 2nd chair to a loud-mouthed celebrity wanting to compete with Oprah. Magnolia's patience throughout the book, while it is a virtue and serves her well, strikes me as a little unrealistic. But who reads these books for realism? This is an enjoyable read, well worth the wait if there is a waiting list. More about friendships and good work ethics than the usual chick lit book, I recommend this to anyone. No sex scenes in this story, which will relieve some readers and disappoint others. My rating: 4 out of 5 stars :)
Helpful Score: 2
I just LOVED this book. I am a big Rosie fan and I felt like I was
getting a peep at the whole magazine debacle. I know parts of this were
probably exaggerated but still completely enjoyed the book!!
getting a peep at the whole magazine debacle. I know parts of this were
probably exaggerated but still completely enjoyed the book!!
Helpful Score: 1
A good non-thinking read. Good Beach Book. My only complaint is the type is very small! If you're looking for something fun, this could be the one.
Helpful Score: 1
A fun read. Koslow gives us an insider's perspective on the world of magazine publishing and all the glitz and glam that goes with it. The limo-lifestyle of the higher echelons grates on me a bit (very shallow, very pretentious),but it was tempered by the sweet naivete of our heroine, Maggie. As the storyline develops, there is more depth than I expected, and that was the saving grace of the book for me. If you enjoyed 'The Devil Wears Prada', you will also enjoy this one.
Helpful Score: 1
I enjoyed this boook ----light and fun.
A totally fun book to read. I was rooting for the characters all the way. And I loved learning that it was partially based on a true story. It's hard to imagine, since it's as far removed from my life as chocolate is from cabbage.
I liked it, it was nice getting a glimpse into the high powered lives of magazine editors. i liked the friendship between abbey and magnolia. good book.
This book was very hard to get into. The descriptions were over the top. I was finally able to get into the story about half way thru and then it was good. The story line was interesting or I wouldn't have even continued past about page 30 or so. I just think this author was too wordy and descriptive about stuff that didn't enhance or contribute to the story in any way. I was also somewhat disapointed in the ending, it just seemed very abrupt. Overall I ended up enjoying the book, but I probably will not read another one by this author. I was glad it was a library rental.
Could not even finish it...
