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Sep 09, 2015Chapel_Hill_AdultStaff3 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Confession: I love The Real Housewives franchise, except when they fight. I just want to sit back and watch their conspicuous consumption and their warped priorities and their commitment to unflattering clothes. If this rings true for you, read this book. Rich people are anthropologically interesting, and Martin makes a case for the UES being a "tribe." The book isn't perfect - some of her cutesy anthro-speak feels forced, and, particularly in the beginning, her smugness belies her inner craving for a Birkin. However! Still a lot of fun, and will probably make you glad you don't live there.