37 pages • 1 hour read
Lauren WeisbergerThe Devil Wears Prada
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The Devil Wears Prada, a naïve recent college graduate named Andrea "Andy" Sachs lands a job as an assistant to demanding fashion editor Miranda Priestley at Runway magazine in New York City. Despite enduring Miranda's unreasonable demands, Andy hopes the job will help her achieve her dream of writing for The New Yorker. Over 11 months, she becomes consumed by the role, neglecting her personal life, until a turning point forces her to reevaluate her priorities and career path.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Lauren Weisberger's The Devil Wears Prada depicts the high-pressure world of fashion journalism with humor and wit. Readers praise its entertaining plot and relatable protagonist. However, some critique its clichés and predictability. Ultimately, it's a fun, escapist read offering insight into an extravagant industry.
Who Should Read The Devil Wears Prada?
Readers who enjoy The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger likely savor sharp, satirical looks into the fashion industry and complex female characters. Fans of The Nanny Diaries and Confessions of a Shopaholic will appreciate the similar blend of wit, glamour, and the struggle for self-identity amidst professional chaos.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Humor
Satire
American Literature
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Natural World: Appearance & Reality