Okay, I know this is a Young Adult, frivolous and girly book, but I loved it! I'm a huge fan of Sex and the City so I love these books that tell the story of Carrie Bradshaw as a teenager. I read the first book last year which takes place is Carrie's hometown of Castlebury, New Jersey. In this one, however, she makes her entrance into New York City and her future is born. This is where we are introduced to an already fabulous and glamorous 20's-something Samantha Jones, and the still teen-aged Miranda and Charlotte.
It's a very charming story of how Carrie Bradshaw becomes a writer in New York City. She has just graduated from high school and is spending the summer taking a writing course at the New School in Manhattan. She meets Samantha within the first two hours of arriving in the city. Samantha instantly whisks Carrie off to a very chic afternoon "tea" party at the house of someone famous. The next day she meets Miranda standing in front of Saks protesting pornography. Miranda proclaims she is a feminist and hates all men.
I know it's silly and obvious, but I was delighted by all the references to the future Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha as we know them. For example, I giggled with glee when Miranda and Carrie have this providential conversation:
Miranda: "That's what happens to women when they go against the system...and I, for one, plan to do something about it."
Carrie: "What?"
Miranda: "Haven't decided yet. But I will. You're lucky you're going to be a writer. You can change people's perceptions. You should write about marriage and what a lie it is. Or even sex."
Also when Carrie had this little foreshadow of a thought:
"Maybe someday I'll be like Samantha, able to afford my own shoes."
When Carrie and Charlotte meet, Charlotte is reading a bridal magazine and explains she's not engaged but is hoping to be soon. Oh, Charlotte, always dreaming of getting married!
This was a very cute book and fun to read. Perfect for a lazy afternoon, sipping coffee on the patio.
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