ONE FIFTH AVENUE by Candace Bushnell

ONE FIFTH AVENUE by Candace Bushnell

Bushnell, C. (2008). One Fifth Avenue. New York: Voice.

GENRE: Chick Lit

ANNOTATION: The height of New York society is put in a frenzy when they are faced with the end of one era and the beginning of a new one.

SUMMARY: One Fifth Avenue explores the inner workings of social hierarchy in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the city that never sleeps. Bushnell includes in her cast of characters those who have climbed the social ladder rung by rung and others who have bought their way to the top. The main source of action occurs when the Queen Bee of New York society and owner of the most coveted penthouse at One Fifth Ave dies in a freak accident leaving her property up for grabs. The story unfolds as friendships are made and broken over who will get the apartment. Readers may have to suspend belief with some outrageous characters and plot lines but overall the book is an enjoyable, light read.

EVALUATION: 3 - A little slow starting regarding the plot, but the characters are interesting enough to keep the pages turning.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION: This is Bushnell's 5th novel.