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niharikaaaaaa9's review against another edition
3.0
Stereotypical chick book with lots of sex, romance, drama, and shopping. I was reading it on the plane so it was perfect. I'm not sure how I would have felt reading it not on the plane or beach. As many people mentioned, there was a lot of weird name-dropping of fashion brands and famous fashion personas, and the book and characters were super shallow.
jellogirl2010's review against another edition
1.0
I didn't like the first book I read by her. So, I don't know what possessed me to pick up this one. The constant name and label dropping is annoying. The characters are flat and one dimensional.
I especially didn't care for Brertnard. He was egotistical and terrible.
Its days of my life I can't get back and I'm sorry I wasted time on it.
I especially didn't care for Brertnard. He was egotistical and terrible.
Its days of my life I can't get back and I'm sorry I wasted time on it.
kbranfield's review
4.0
Set in Cannes, French Coast is another glitzy and glamour filled novel by Anita Hughes. Centered around the fashion industry, this charming story is a delightful escape from everyday life.
When the story opens, Serena Woods is on top of the world. She has a highly satisfying career as a features editor at Vogue and she has just been offered a dream assignment. Her politically ambitious boyfriend just proposed. Her parents are still crazy about one another and they are enjoying a quiet life now that her father has retired from politics. But Serena's perfect life is about to take a unexpected detour after a shocking secret about her parents is revealed.
Although the timing is less than ideal, Serena is not about to turn down the opportunity to interview Yvette Renault, the former editor of French Vogue. Things are off to a bit of a rocky start when she arrives at the luxurious hotel only to learn that there is a big problem with her reservation. A fortuitous meeting with another guest solves her predicament but she soon learns all is not as it seems with her mysterious roommate, Zoe.
But Serena's luck seems to be changing after she begins interviewing Yvette. She is soon enthralled with the details of Yvette's illicit but intriguing relationship with novelist Bertrand Roland. However, her elation is quickly tempered when her family is at the center of a very public scandal. Heartbroken by her fiancé's reaction to the exposé, Serena throws herself into her assignment while at the same time helping Zoe resolve a family issue.
French Coast is a fast-paced and engaging novel with a lovely cast of likable characters. The setting is quite lavish and Anita Hughes brings the opulent surroundings vibrantly to life. The storyline is interesting and full of unexpected twists and turns. It is an overall enjoyable and entertaining read that offers a fascinating look into the lives of the rich and famous.
When the story opens, Serena Woods is on top of the world. She has a highly satisfying career as a features editor at Vogue and she has just been offered a dream assignment. Her politically ambitious boyfriend just proposed. Her parents are still crazy about one another and they are enjoying a quiet life now that her father has retired from politics. But Serena's perfect life is about to take a unexpected detour after a shocking secret about her parents is revealed.
Although the timing is less than ideal, Serena is not about to turn down the opportunity to interview Yvette Renault, the former editor of French Vogue. Things are off to a bit of a rocky start when she arrives at the luxurious hotel only to learn that there is a big problem with her reservation. A fortuitous meeting with another guest solves her predicament but she soon learns all is not as it seems with her mysterious roommate, Zoe.
But Serena's luck seems to be changing after she begins interviewing Yvette. She is soon enthralled with the details of Yvette's illicit but intriguing relationship with novelist Bertrand Roland. However, her elation is quickly tempered when her family is at the center of a very public scandal. Heartbroken by her fiancé's reaction to the exposé, Serena throws herself into her assignment while at the same time helping Zoe resolve a family issue.
French Coast is a fast-paced and engaging novel with a lovely cast of likable characters. The setting is quite lavish and Anita Hughes brings the opulent surroundings vibrantly to life. The storyline is interesting and full of unexpected twists and turns. It is an overall enjoyable and entertaining read that offers a fascinating look into the lives of the rich and famous.
maryelizab3th's review against another edition
3.0
it kept my attention but was so repetitive - like with certain phrases or the way whenever Serena visits Yvette she goes "Serena!" and then the author describes her outfit (using the same words and even colors every time - and by the way, the outfits each character wore seem very unrealistic - would this classic former editor of French Vogue wear a red dress, wide belt, and bright blush? Probably not - and that's also the exact way Hughes described outfits/places/things/people/etc, just listing colors and exactly what each thing was); it just got annoying after a while. And it wrapped up a little too quickly/there were some loose ends. I also felt like the writing was just kinda dull, I don't know. But it was a fun beach read, I'll give you that.
happyglowlucky's review against another edition
5.0
This is the perfect summer read, a great book to take to the beach. What I loved about this book is the way it took me out of my life, and to the exciting French Coast - the details are vivid, well-written, and allow me to see, hear, and smell the glamour of the French Coast. The plot is good, the book is well-written, and I enjoyed the main character, Serena. Would recommend, for sure.
gertyp's review against another edition
3.0
Liked the story, got a little tired of a complete description of what each character was wearing each and every time they appeared in the book.
jaclynday's review against another edition
3.0
I hope you read the publisher summary. It tells you everything you need to know about this book. It is complete and utter trash, with designer clothing mentioned nearly every paragraph. The characters are named Serena and Chase. She works for Vogue. It makes for a delightful, stupid book that you can’t take seriously and exists only for entertainment and escapist fun. Sometimes a book like this is the perfect thing for a complete brain cleanse–it’s so ridiculous and over-the-top that you can’t even find the space to worry about your own stress while laughing at the 30th description of Serena’s “chic pulled-back hair.” It’s so bad, it’s good. Enjoy.
suzannefine's review against another edition
3.0
I continue to love Anita Hughes' writing. French Coast won't disappoint, if you have loved her previous books. She is so descriptive you could actually picture just about everything going on, and it made you want to hop a plane and live the life too!
I can't wait to read her next book out later this year!!!
I can't wait to read her next book out later this year!!!
karak's review against another edition
1.0
The characters were totally flat. There wasn't much beyond designer name dropping and food descriptions. Everyone lied about something big. It was a really disappointing book from an author who's books I have liked in the past.