Title: J’adore New York
Author: Isabelle Laflèche
Genre: Chick Lit
Published: April 2010 – HarperCollins
About: When Catherine Lambert accepts a transfer from the Paris office of the Edwards & White law firm to their Manhattan base she doesn’t know what she’s in for. Sure she’s used to working long hours but she wasn’t ready for the cut-throat office politics at the firm’s headquarters. Catherine aspires to be a partner in the firm but what will it take to reach her goal? And is she willing to do what it takes?
My take: Isabelle Laflèche’s fast-paced novel is filled with entertaining characters. Some are larger than life, some are stereotypes, and a few are understated and relatable. The attorneys are type A, power hungry, ‘get out of my way’ people who pretty much make Catherine’s life a living hell. Her flamboyant assistant Rikash provides the comic relief and always has her back.
Catherine’s days are spent trying to reach her quota of billable hours, juggling contemptible clients, and if she’s lucky she may find time to sleep. A personal life? Forget about it! Unless it’s mixed with business, she rarely gets out. Catherine starts to wonder how long she can keep this up. Is this really what she wants to do for the rest of her life.
J’adore New York made me a bit anxious while reading about Catherine’s work pressures but, in the end, I enjoyed it. Most of all, I liked Catherine. She’s on a roller coaster ride to finding a fulfilling life and it was fun to be along for the ride. I look forward to more from Isabelle Laflèche.
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This sounds like a book I would enjoy. I need to add it to my “to read” list. Thank-you for the great review!
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I hope you get a chance to read it!
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Sounds fun, I would read it 🙂
But I would never be able to work like that
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I couldn’t work like that either!
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Thanks Mary! Isabelle ;o)
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Thanks for stopping in, Isabelle. I really enjoyed your book!
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Catherine’s life doesn’t sound too terrific, but the book sure does!
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It was a fun read, Kathy.
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All that stress! Sounds like a book that would make me appreciate my laid back pace a little more! Great review!
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That’s the truth – it made me appreciate my pace too!
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This sounds like a really good read. It’s tough to keep your wits about you in any office; seems like it would be fun to see how Catherine handled her work life!
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I’m not sure if I would be able to do a job where I really didn’t have a life outside of work! I’m glad that she had the comic relief…everyone needs to laugh!! Great review!
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hmm, not too sure this is a read for me, though I think I’d find Catherine a fascinating character.
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My head would explode after a day at her office. Doesn’t sound like a fun job but the book sounds great.
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She’s a Canadian author! I bought a signed copy of her book, and I’m hoping to read it soon. I’ve read a lot of positive reviews.
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I liked Catherine alot-I thought she kept true to her character.
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This sounds great Mary. I’m about due for a good chick lit book.
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Reading about work stress sounds stressful…glad that this one had some humor to temper the stressful moments.
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This sounds like a good read. I like relatable characters, and having gone through the rat race myself, I know how easy it is to get caught up in it and then realize that it wasn’t worth it!
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