Candace Bushnell is the lady who wrote the Sex and The City book that sparked the popular TV series. I never really got into that show. I think because the women live in this idealistic NYC life where sex has no consequences and a person can afford anything, where the biggest problem is buying a pair of super expensive shoes. I'm not really into that because I can't really relate, going shopping for expensive things isn't my thing and I certainly don't have the kind of celebrity problems the characters have.
I actually expected this novel to be in the chick lit category, but it wasn't really about that. There was something dark in her writing.
Although I must commend Bushnell for doing a thorough portrayal of the shallow lives of the rich around sex, drugs, and the pursuit of money. Perhaps her intention was to show that at the core character, people are generally the same. That the rich and famous don't have it all and search for happiness too. We seek the approval of those around us and who we care about and that manipulates us to do things we regret. Her characters lie, cheat, steal, pretend to get what they want. Interestingly enough, I noticed that the main driver of all of this was loneliness, that I can relate to. One character Lola, basically the slut of the book, forms relationships with people because she cannot bear to be alone. Another character, the movie star Diamond Schiffer for 20 years pretends to be apathetic towards the one she loves. Who hasn't put up that wall in order to protect ourselves from any hurt?
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interesting read, one question: do you mind explaining about this Diamond Schiffer character some more, why is she apathetic, why does she pretend?
I'd like to know a little more about her.
yes she was a very interesting character. she is a successful movie star with a string of hit films and in the book she has a hit tv show. she has "everything". but does she really?
there is a man that is basically her soul mate. his ego got in the way though and he decides they cannot be together. diamond schiffer pretends that it does not affect her and that it doesn't hurt her, but it does. what is the point of having money and fame if there is no one to share it with? but with men, apparently they don't like it if you beg and plead according to the book He's Just Not That Into You .
It made me wonder, most of us spend a good part of our lives trying to earn a good living and get to the top, but what's the point of it all if there is no support system or at least someone to share it with? i don't know.
hmmm, well it depends on the mentality of the person, but i can definitely think of people who have built up wealth who don't mind sharing with the less fortunate or just give their money to charity. I think as a cultural we have created marriage and partnerships as necessary for a healthy life. I don't think its necessary for everyone. And not only that, sometimes having someone to share it with is more hassle than it is good. Just take a look at the divorce rate around the world. Its definitely more a gray area then most people assume.
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