Trading Up: A Novel

I began reading her books with Lipstick Jungle. I loved it so much that I went back to read Sex and the City. SATC was so horrible I didn't even finish it. 4 Blondes was okay. But I LOVED Trading Up.Janey was my favorite character from 4 Blondes. She was so ballsy to me. She reminds me of one of those friends you have that you tell "No stop don't do it." And they do whatever you are trying to advise them not to.The only part that I found odd for me was the sultan part of the book. Other than that I loved this book.

What a wonderful book, I couldn't put it down until I finished it. It's an insight into a character who has a narcissistic personality disorder. The internal world of Jamie, which is superficial and all about positioning to be front and center at any cost, the manipulations , deceit, and webs of illusions created, to maintain this position.The effect her lack of empathy and manipulation had on her sister, and the people around her. How her husband kept seeing her as someone to be rescued, his need to be a rescuer, which blinded him to her predatory nature. Her narcissism shown clearly, when she tried to seduce her best friends lover, and couldn't understand that he loved her friend , because she was beautiful and of course everyone wanted her for her physical body and face and status. Image being paramount. How she had no concept of other , only as an extension of her needs , therefore there only to do ,or give her what she wanted.Also a wonderful look at the whole status game played as the only existing reality.

Had a hard time to finish. Boring and sometime annoyingly monotoned.

A fan of Bushnell's 4 Blondes only for Janey's storyline I loved Trading Up, which is exclusively Janey's story. I only with there were a sequel so we could find out what happens to her next! She is such a fun character, you will love her and want to scream at her all at once. Great, easy read!

I liked the books and characters but wish there was more time spent on some of them. I feel like I didn't get a complete ending and that there was a lot left undone. Overall I liked the book a lot, just wish there was more to come.

I really enjoyed this book. It was just an easy enjoyable read. I remember some of the characters from other novels Candace Bushnell has written. She has a real knack for naming her characters, Comstock Dibble takes the cake. This is a great beach or vacation read, just plain fun.

Like how it describes New York, I can feel I'm there!Enjoyed all the drama, it was so real and intense

The entire plot of this book rests on ONE illogical conceit laid out early in the book; A powerful character's all consuming hatred and fear of Janey Wilcox (relatively powerless ex-professional girlfriend, wannabee and durned lucky underwear model.) Trust me, in the real life social stratum of NYC, Janey would have been nothing more than a bit of lint on a black suit to this guy. When this thread plays itself out later in the book, you'll find yourself wondering how Bushnell ever collected her advance.Silly inconsistencies and loose ends worked for the New York Observer column that was the inspiration for Sex and the City. The limits of a column devoted to a tiny segment of NYC life served Busnell's niggling, superficial observations. But as a book, this approach adds up to nothing more than an oozing pile of flakey, half written bytes.Unfortunately, the ending hints that we haven't seen the last of Janey and her posse. Since SATC, it seems that every word from Bushnell's pen has been written with a movie deal and a sequel in mind.EXTRA, EXTRA!!! The most explosive revelation in this book is that a Victoria's Secret model has CORNS on her toes!!!

I was bored and looking for the book equivalent of a chick flick to read on breaks at work. Still not sure how I managed to finish this one considering that for the first 60% nothing remotely interesting happens.The characters are superficial and dull with it, there isn't a single one of them I formed any attachment to. The central character, Janey, is a manipulative, self-absorbed, social climber who learns absolutely nothing. Despite a hastily written in observation, from one of the few other characters who favours her, she remains unlikeable, much like the novel as a whole.

I received a very old copy and the story isn't as gripping as one Fith avenue.

As usual very entertaining

Modern life comedy, perfect holiday read - easy read with much character...as all Bushnell books are. Can't wait when next comes out

Love Candace Bushell