Superficial world of fashion

Dreadful, superficial characters even the children. I did quite enjoy the book which was well narrated but was secretly hoping that everything would come crashing down for Amy. But it didn’t in the end. Juliet”S revenge really was completely far fetched and Josie and Karen were we’re almost caricatures.

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Brilliant!

Best book I have listened to in a long time! The narrator did a fantastic job - even down to the voice of the Irish cabbie.

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Great story

Loved this book, great story that didn’t go where expected or typical
Was gripped with all the characters
Recommend for a lightweight fun listen

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Glamorous, Intelligent, Intriguing, unusual!

I really enjoyed this unusual thriller with a plot that I did not come close to guessing - and although it did require a modicum of suspension of disbelief it was not so wildly far fetched that it spoiled the book In fact it finished strongly and did not disappoint.
I loved the insight into the editorship of a glossy fashion magazine and the juggling that requires when that editor is a mum and wife to a successful man.
But dreary domestic drama it was NOT! For off to the south of France we went along with loads of colourful characters and to plenty of events and parties - then to fashion week in New York. I thought it was very well crafted and I liked the characters and the then and now structure which gave us an insight into Oxford student life and of course the fabulous balls and fashion worn to them.
I think this book would be a lovely one to take on holidays as it is a relaxing, uplifting, indulgent read with plenty of drama and twists but nothing grisly, gritty or depressing.
Deryn Edwards did a very engaging, polished, professional and intelligent read as usual and she is fast becoming one of my favourite narrators though she did get tripped up with the pronunciation of Chi-chi and Anais Anais but otherwise flawless.
This book held my attention over the few days it took me to read it and I was kept entertained solidly the whole way though. Not sure if I actually liked any of the characters too much but they were very interesting and believable.
Good solid 4 stars with extra marks for insight into the publishing world and its struggle to remain current and relevant in a world of online media and news ....plus the lovely trip to the South of France, New York and some luxury houses!
I will look for more books by this author for sure and just a lovely, luscious read.

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Another great listen

brilliant. Tasmina Perry at her usual best! Read well with great feeling 😁 Roll on next year's book

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Well that’s 10 hrs I’ll nevet get back!

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If anything had actually happened (in the way of excitement or suspense) in this book I’d of rated it higher!

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Utter “thriller by numbers”

Predictable, corny, boring with utterly two dimensional characters. This was off the peg stuff in every way. Character especially poorly drawn. Working class woman on the make sheds skin and starts acting like an upper middle class diva, abandoning her awful pikey friend from home, who is portrayed as thick as a plank with the worst accent by narrator. Public school circle of braying, “pnaw pnaw, I say old boy” men and snobbish ladies who lunch women. Oh, and that SO new and edgy theme that everything is not as it seems!


Move along : there are better painting by numbers stories available.

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