Sex and the City

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This book is largely misunderstood because many people assume (due to the HBO series) that it is fiction. It is not meant to be read as a novel; it... (show more)

This book is largely misunderstood because many people assume (due to the HBO series) that it is fiction. It is not meant to be read as a novel; it's a collection of vignettes based on the author's own experiences as a columnist and observer of social relationships among Manhattan's glitterati. The TV series was loosely based on the idea of a columnist who would dissect the dating and mating habits of New Yorkers. While Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, Samanta, and even Mr Big appear in the book, they bear little resemblance to their better-known selves in the TV series...that said, this book is a look at how the idea for the series began, and scathing, honest, direct, and brutal critique of modern relationships. (show less)

 

 

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I can't help but review this in comparison to the series, which I know is naughty but I love the series so much and if anything, this book is all t... (show more)

I can't help but review this in comparison to the series, which I know is naughty but I love the series so much and if anything, this book is all the things that I dislike about the series. I'm sure that I would have hated this book anyway so I don't think I'm being to unfair.
The book concentrates on the sex, which is fine, I understand that it is a book which is supposed to be about sex (as the title indicates)!! What it lacks is warmth.
The characters all seem to dislike each other and stab each other in the back, all in the name of glamor and sex. To be honest I found this book shallow and a bit seedy.
I understand that it is probably supposed to be an honest portrayal of life in NYC but I refuse to buy into the characters selfish natures and the fact that sex and money are put above companionship of any kind.
The book lacks the heart and soul that the series has. There is no girl power, no friendship and no real wit.
I find the series so witty and Carries relationship with her friend is at the forefront of everything, no so in the book. This Carrie is cold and frankly, a bit sad and desperate.
The writing style is hideous too. (show less)

 

 

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  A book about being single in New York, with unstructured insights into womanisers, married couples, models ets. Its nothing like the tv series or film and as a result i was very disappointed. I've watched and re-watched ever episode and loved the stories and the characters so was obviously intrigued at reading the first introduction to the world of SATC. It's like they're two different elements and therefore the only thing that unites them is the names of the characters.

  I did like Bushne... (show more)

  A book about being single in New York, with unstructured insights into womanisers, married couples, models ets. Its nothing like the tv series or film and as a result i was very disappointed. I've watched and re-watched ever episode and loved the stories and the characters so was obviously intrigued at reading the first introduction to the world of SATC. It's like they're two different elements and therefore the only thing that unites them is the names of the characters.

  I did like Bushnell's style of writing but i wasn't too keen on the sections about Carrie that were in narration as it caused to to further disconnect with the character. Resulting in me thinking that Carrie is a littie bit barmy (putting it mildly) anad therefore Mr. Big should make a cut and run far, far away... I dont enjoy reading romance novels (and believe this book is nothing but) but i was left disappointed and found that i would of liked it to of taken a cheerful turn.

  I felt the end was rushed and the wrap up a cop out.

  There's a few witty moments but generally i'd say dont waste your time and if you need a SATC fix - buy the dvd! (show less)

   

   

  by Rebecca Collins on Sep 09, 2009 at 08:01PM

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  Ughsville. Candace Bushnell is no Carrie Bradshaw. I was hoping that the book would be chock full of Carrie’s clever, poignant narration from the show. But Candace Bushnell’s vision of Sex & The City is not optimistic or witty. It is hard for me to picture Candace Bushnell running from cab to cab throughout Manhattan wearing a 3-inch 400-dollar pair of Manolo Blahniks with silk scarves and Botticelli curls flailing behind her (adorable as her press photo is on back cover of the book). Can... (show more)

  Ughsville. Candace Bushnell is no Carrie Bradshaw. I was hoping that the book would be chock full of Carrie’s clever, poignant narration from the show. But Candace Bushnell’s vision of Sex & The City is not optimistic or witty. It is hard for me to picture Candace Bushnell running from cab to cab throughout Manhattan wearing a 3-inch 400-dollar pair of Manolo Blahniks with silk scarves and Botticelli curls flailing behind her (adorable as her press photo is on back cover of the book). Candace Bushnell’s book is not the HBO series; it is not a mid-90’s version of a Jacqueline Susann novel. It is depressing, boring, disjointed, shallow, snobby, and utterly off-putting. And, yes, there are moments when the show veers into uncomfortable snobbery and shallowness, but, and I hate to type the word, really, it has Heart. For every designer name-drop, there is a brunch scene with Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, and Samantha that makes my little heart lub dub enthusiastically. [Girl power, yall.] But no such brunches exist in Bushnell’s memoir/novel hybrid. No, this little paper back has no heart. Plenty of designers, no heart. (show less)

   

   

  by Michelle Vaughn on Aug 25, 2009 at 01:25PM

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