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Summary: Entertaining in its genre
Review: Sophie Kinsella introduces us to Rebecca Bloomwood, a shopaholic if there ever was one. She writes for a financial publication, but dreams of writing for a fashion magazine instead. However, if she can't get a job writing about it, then she might as well go shopping!Very quickly, the reader will understand the extent of her "illness". Short on cash, bank managers and credit card companies send her multiple letters encouraging her to contact them in order to discuss her credit situation. Rebecca, refusing to surrender, tries out some advise she received: Spend less or make more money. As she tries to curb her spending, she runs into some trouble and realises that this might not be the best approach for her. She then attempts to make more money. This leads to some more interesting situations. As she seeks refuge from her creditors at her parent's house, her life will take an interesting turn (for the better, let's hope). This book makes for a fast, light summer read. Hopefully, you won't recognize yourselves too much in this character, but you will feel attached to her throughout the story.
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Summary: The author read my diary!
Review: Great fun read! I've now read all of the "shopaholic" books as well as "Can you keep a secret?", Sophie's latest novel (with new characters and new themes). I had the honor of meeting Sophie at Books Inc in San Francisco and she is a sweet, lovely and very self deprecating woman. The writing is fun and fresh...not the next Great American Novel but we all need some fun well written books like this...at least I do! FYI, Kate Hudson is involved with Sophie's latest book....Sophie has written a screenplay for "Can you Keep a Secret" and Kate will star and produce it as well.
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Summary: For shoaholics!
Review: This book is good for when you're upset and depressed and don't want to think about anything, because the protagonist of this story is a shopaholic- irresponsible, carefree, and funny; which is what we all want to be! It is also a good rationalization and cathartic for why we spend so much money on expensive, unneccessary things.
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Summary: Shopaholic is hoot
Review: I loved this Shopaholic book. It was really great. Rebecca (Becky) Bloomwood is a finacial journalist for a mediocer company in London. She doesn't like the job because it is boring and would actually rather be out shopping. This leads to her downfall. She owes everybody lots of money 6,000 pounds to be exact and does not know what to do. Then one day she does some shopping and finds out that her cards have been cancelled because she has not paid them off. She then goes into hiding at her parents house outside of London where she tells them that she is being stocked. While she is at home she finds out that their next door neighbors got scamed on a deal with their bank and writes a report on it for another paper. This leads to her going on a morning talkshow head to head with Luke Brandon a man she sort of likes. This leads to her getting a perminate spot on the talk show as well as a date with Luke that ends with them getting a hotel room for the night. This is a humarous book that continues with SHopaholic Takes Manhattan.
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Summary: "A classic"
Review: WOW! I have to say that this book is truly a hilariously delicious book, filled with laughs. I loved it. I recommended it to a friend who also thought it was great. I liked it so much I have already read all three of the Shopaholic books and am ready for the next. I loved Rebecca Bloomwood, she was the funniest character, and I can't say I'd blame her for her shopping troubles.
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Summary: Couldn't put it down!
Review: I really enjoyed this novel and couldn't wait to pick up "Shopaholic Takes Manhattan," and "Shopaholic Ties the Knot." I made a midnight trip to Wal-Mart (which is about 20 minutes from my house)to pick up the next two because I wanted to continue on with the series. I was really bummed when Wal-Mart didn't have them; I couldn't wait another day to start up on "Manhattan." This is definitley an exciting book. Becky Bloomwood won't be forgotten!
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Summary: Great Book To Read
Review: Becky Bloomwood is just like me...she loves to shop! i thought it was sooo funny how she always thought to herself "i could win the lottery, and i could by these new shoes with the money". I loved this book, but it did get a little annoying how she didnt have that much common sense with her money skills. I would recommend this book to Girly Girls, because this is that type of book. I love how the author puts in bank notes from the bank saying like "you owe 237 pounds". Oh, and by the way, this book is set in London. I cannot read the sequel to this..."Shopaholic takes Manhatten". So, overall, i rate this book *4* stars !!
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Summary: What Medicine For A Blue Mood!
Review: Hit the libarary one day recently & got this & her sequel, "Shopaholic Takes Manhattan". A true pleasure to read!! Becky, our "unlucky" heroine is so REAL! I think most women can relate to her on some level, whether it be shopping, a little drink to ease the nerves- whatever the vice, we've been there, too!
I can say I'm not a shopaholic, but found this book so silly, yet candid at the same time.
If you need an escape from serious reading, PLEASE take a second glance at this. Very hard to put down!
Btw--- I read all three in this "series" within two weeks, which is a record for me, as I have two toddlers, rofl....
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Summary: A Fictional Book Worth Reading
Review: I don't usually read fiction...a "waste of time" when I could be reading about the 'real' world or 'improving myself'...something actually useful. But when I read this series recommended by some younger friends, I was immediately hooked. Maybe I can see me in Becky..."me" to the extreme. Or maybe she is just a believable, likeable, hysterically imaginative character. I was totally entertained and sad when I finished the series. Yes, it's light, ridiculous, and just plain FUN! Can't wait for a movie--who would be good to play Becky?
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Summary: Fabulous, Funny, Wonderful!
Review: I bought all three of the "Shopaholic" books on a whim, and am SO glad I did. I really loved this book, the first of the three, and am currently in the middle of the second which I cannot wait to finish. These books are laugh-out-loud funny, and the story lines are engrossing which makes them fast reading and really hard to put down. Sophie Kinsella is a wonderful writer... I'm an editor and I wish she were on my staff! The main character, Becky Bloomwood, remains extremely likable even though she's exasperatingly irresponsible at times. The characters are wonderfuly defined and Kinsella makes the reader step right into the book and "be there" as it all unfolds. Trust me, you'll be hooked on the series after this first book. More, please!
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