Summer & the City by Candace Bushnell
So ends our Trilogy! Unless, of course, Bushnell writes another prequel, then we shall have a glorious Quadrilogy!
This novel is set after The Carrie Diaries during Carrie's first summer in New York, with a firm favourite Samantha Jones.
It's worth noting that the Carrie in the prequels is more like the Carrie in the series than the Carrie in the original novel. I wonder how many times I can say 'Carrie' in this review? So far: 6.
As you live through Carrie's first New York summer, you also explore Samantha's past which was only mentioned in the series. Remember her fiance? Well that's the relationship she's in for the duration of this book.
We also spend alot of time with a very femininist Miranda Hobbs, who was as argumentative and clever as she was in the series. Good ol' Miranda!
The story line has Carrie come to realise her love for the city, has conflicts with her old and new friends, and has Carrie start to experiment with clothing. Scrubs, really Carrie?
There's also Carrie's first love, which is nice to read about. Then there's the school part and the relationships she develops there.
Towards the end of the book you have another loved character introduced, as Carrie meets them on a train heading to New York.
If you love the show and have liked the other books then this is certainly for you!
Final Carrie Count: 12
I shall have a nice Christmassy book up next week for you to enjoy!
Peace, love and all that jazz. xo
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