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Summary: What a Waste!
Review: I was so looking forward to reading this book while on holiday. I read a glowing review at my nail shop in a People magazine (I should have known!), and bought it to bring to New Mexico. I love London, and did appreciate reading all about the shops, neighborhoods and tube stations, but that was about it! This character really does have a problem that could have been dealt with in a more humorous and realistic manner, but instead we are treated to a compulsive personality that never truly gets clarity. There are also some parts of the story that don't get wound up at the end, so frustrating! Don't waste your time (especially your vacation time!) on this borer, instead read or reread something by David Sedaris. Cheers!
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Summary: Dazzling and Delightful from cover to cover!!!!!
Review: I've been reading some great summer books lately. Cute, funny, often brit lit novels that make me laugh, cry, and wish for my own prince charming. This is the best one I've read all summer. So many are alike, seem to follow the same pattern. "Shopoholic" is unique, charming, and had me intrigued every minute. I grew to feel as if Becky were my friend. When I took a trip to London this summer, I though of her, felt like she was right next to me when I went shopping to many of the places described in the novel. I read it twice and made my mother read it - she couldn't put it down. Major props to Sophie Kinsella. The next book I see with her name on it will be bought and paid for before you can say "Shopoholic."
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Summary: Falls way short of expectations
Review: I completely agree with the few others who said the book doesn't begin to get interesting until the final chapters, then ends too abruptly. I've also read Bridget Jones Diary and this book is not in the same league, as far as writing caliber and humor are concerned. The majority of the book is focused on the main character trying to control her wild spending habits, with little else to stimulate readers. After the rationalization of approximately her 50th purchase, this tends to get a little tedious. This book might be entertaining for those who want a light summer read and excessive detail on the main character's shopping purchases, but there is no extensive character development and no wickedly funny humor, as found in BJD. I'm surprised to find this book comes so highly recommended.
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Summary: Shop, Shop, Shop Away
Review: Recently, I was talking to my friend over the phone. And, yes, truth be told the most exciting part of the conversation pertains to books. Not love lives (or lack of it), work, family, or money problems. Books is when both our voices seem to monitor the other's tone, inflection, and excitement. "Kara," I whisper excitedly. I am already clutching the phone in my hand in anticaption. "I have just read the greatest book!" "Ohhh," Kara's voice takes an interesting inflection as if praticing for the Metropolitan Opera. "Yes, read it in a day... not even a day really... a half a day. Sophie Kinsella. Confessions of a Shopaholic." "What's it about?" comes her immediate reply. This question always stumps me because I can never do the book justice. I can't say for example that when you read the first line that you want to just lock yourself into a room and read and read and read. Whatever I say of Rebecca (the main character) comes across as superficial or shallow because she likes to spend money. Nonetheless, I rooted for. I liked Rebecca. Needless to say, it's one of those characters that could be you or someone you know. And Sophie Kinsella is remarkable. Her writing has the ability to laugh, sympathize, and scream in frustation. It was one of those books that when I was done, that I wished I hadn't read so quickly. Confessions of a Shopaholic engages you in such a way that you don't want the book to end. And for all those people that have money problems... definitely use your last dollars on this one.
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Summary: another purchase for a self proclaimed shopaholic
Review: The title grabbed me. How could it not? Once I read that title, I knew instantly that I must have this book. Along with the five other books, two cds, and multiple cards of hair accessories that were all in my hand and all must-have's.If you ever find yourself in a store, completely and insanely justifying buying that new black sweater or pair of boots (because none of the five other black sweaters in your closet have a boat neck or the two pairs of boots you own are square toed, so these items must be added to your closet...), then you will completely relate to Rebecca. I understood the dread of picking up the phone, fearing it was a creditor, or the need to buy when the tag has that beloved red-line; and I completely understood Rebecca. Thank god I have never run into one of my creditors face-to-face. Rebecca's trials of being obsessed with buying and having are humorous, if not, completely accurate. And the irony of the situation, Rebecca is a reporter for a financial magazine, and with that in mind, getting out of debt should not be a problem for her, but it is. Ms. Kinsella was on target in her writing of the life lived by shopaholics. I should know, I am one!!
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Summary: Starts off slow
Review: By the time I was finished reading the book I really enjoyed it, but I would have never claimed that at the book's mid-point. Nothing really happens until the last few chapters, so be prepared! Nevertheless, it kept interested enough to actually finish the book, so it wasn't all bad. It's a definite summer read.
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Summary: Not Bridget - Not Even Close
Review: I read all of Helen Fieldings books in a matter of days and was in search of something of the same caliber. Well, this is a very similar story but it is NOT the same caliber of writing. I found the first 150 pgs of the book to be a little "ho hum" and frustrating. For 150 pgs the book dwells on her addiction to shopping, but you know she has to overcome it - that's the whole point of the book, right? So you read and wait - serious overkill detailing her addiction - and wait... Finally she hits bottom (3/4 of the way through the book), starts to pull it together, and love is added to the mix. The love story comes too late and ends too abruptly. The rest of the book's underweavings never come to a conclusion. When I finally started liking the book - it was over. I was left unsatisfied and wanting a complete conclusion. Read Helen Fielding's books - enjoy Bridget Jones (or Cause Celeb for something different) and save your money on this one.
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Summary: Shopaholics Unite!
Review: Ok, never been quite as bad as this gal, but can relate. Great book. Easy read. Nice, strong, intelligent female character that I think most women can relate to even if you aren't a true shopaholic. Read Bridget Jones and would put this one right up in the same category. Not nearly as funny as Bridget, but still a great book.
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Summary: A one-joke proposition stretched to inordinate length
Review: This book TRIED to be Bridget Jones with a credit card, but it was one-dimensional: all about shopping. (Imagine if Bridget Jones was all about dieting). The writing and humor is fun otherwise.
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Summary: must read for those who have ever maxed a credit card
Review: Rebecca shops for an easy high, only to find it's a cheap thrill at best. I laughed at her compulsiveness, and especially at her schemes to overcome her debt. Though the solution to her maxxed credit cards was a bit over-simplified, Rebecca Bloomwood could still sit at the table with Bridget Jones for adorable neurosis.
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