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Summary: Cute and fun, but formulaic
Review: I've liked Sophie Kinsella's books as light-hearted "beach reading" for several years, and this one was fun, but she seems stuck in the same formulaic plot rut as she did in the Shopaholic books. Emma Corrigan is just Becky Bloomwood in a different body, with an obsession for secrets instead of shopping. This book had a few fun moments, but for the most part it was predictable and more of the same. I hope Kinsella finds a new plot structure for her next book, otherwise I might move on to more sophisticated things.
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Summary: A very disappointing read...
Review: I picked up this book thinking it would be a fun read but I did not anticipate that it would be this predictable and uninteresting. I was personnally very disappointed and would not recommend it to anybody unless they have never read anything else their whole life. Then maybe they would find this book somewhat amusing!
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Summary: A very fun read
Review: If you are looking for something light-hearted and fun to read..this is the book. You will enjoy it and end it with a smile on your face. I chuckled many times throughout!
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Summary: Don't keep this book a secret
Review: I love how Emma spills her guts on the plane, can you relate?? If you like "Chick-Lit" then you will love this book. Its light and its fun. How can anyone ever say a bad word about it? My friend at work told me about it and it sounded good but I had no idea how good it would be. The things that come together in this book make it quite the adventure.
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Summary: Light 'n' Easy
Review: I know a lot of people who adored her Shopaholic series, but I was not one of them. I read one, but couldn't get into it and it simply stressed me out. I picked this one up because just the sound of the plot amused me - Emma spills her guts to a stranger on an airplane, who happens to be her boss and who manages to make all kinds of entertaining comments as they meet throughout the book - and it was completely worth buying the hardcover. Emma was sweet and charming and vulnerable, and Jack was imperfect and clever and mysterious. I am not a person who laughs out loud at books, but this one cracked me up. No, this doesn't have a complex plot, nor does it require in-depth research or a great deal of thought, but if you're looking for something fun to read, this is it. It is absolutely hilarious, and it is definitely the best girly book I have read all year.
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Summary: Can You Keep a Secret?
Review: I love the Shopaholic series and I was extremely excited for this book. And I wasn't disappointed. I still love the Shopaholic series, but I loved this book even more. I liked that it was more about relationships and less about financial turmoil. I felt stressed out for Becky Bloomwood. Emma is more assertive and finally gets to speak out for herself. I loved all the characters in this book and I could match them up with people in my life, so it made it that much better. Everyone knows someone who displays similiar characteristics of Artemis, Jemima and awful cousin Kerry. Is this book fun and probably a bit unrealistic? Definitely. Is that part of the reason I love it. Absolutely. It made me chuckle. It was a great distaction from everyday life. And true to her form, Sophie Kinsella leaves us asking for more. Oh and for anyone who might be interested, I heard that they were going to turn this into a movie that is due out sometime next year with Kate Hudson as Emma. I hope it does justice to the book.
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Summary: SOOOOOOO BORING!
Review: I read the entire Shopaholic series and loved it..this book didn't get off the ground until the final 10 pages. If you want a better read that's more for a mature adult, buy GREEN EGGS & HAM by Dr. Seuss..don't waste your money on this book!
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Summary: The Secret Is Out ...
Review: "Can You Keep a Secret" was a VERY light and funny read. Emma Corrigan is a sweet and simple woman who has a "few" secrets that she keeps from all of the important (and not so important) people in her life. She meets a handsome American man on a plane who she rambles all of these secrets to -- without realization -- because the plane hits a little turbulence and she truly believes that he is the last person that she will ever see. When she lands safely and realizes that she still has her life, she is embarassed, but convinces herself that she will never see this man again -- WRONGO!
Unfortunalty not long after that mortifying scenario,Emma comes in contact with this man, who unfortunatly is someone very important and holds a high position for the company that she works for. Everything seems to go downhill for her after that point as she runs into comical circumstance after circumstance. I thought that this book was hilarious, but NOT at all as witty as the Shopaholic Series.
The ending of "Can You Keep A Secret" left me a little disappointed because I felt that it was a bit rushed. I also wanted to know more about how Emma's relationship with her parents was progressing. Overall, it wasn't a waste of money and would definatly recommend it for a day at the spa or beach. Enjoy! :)
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I absolutely loved Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic series and was terribly disappointed in this latest effort. It was just not as witty as her prior books. Save your money and borrow this one from a friend or the library.
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Summary: A light, comical read.
Review: Sophie Kinsella is one of my absolute favorite authors. Her characters are extremely well developed and her stories keep you hanging on as if you were reading a thriller.
I was a bit apprehensive about reading this book since it wasn't about Becky Bloomwood but it was just as good. Emma Corrigan, who works for the Panther Corporation, has a brief encounter with the president of the company on an airplane. She spills out her deepest, darkest secrets to him, not knowing he's the president. When she finally meets him at Panther, she realizes that she's falling for him and vice versa. This was such a fun, romantic book. I couldn't put this book down. I just wish the ending was a bit longer so I could read more about Emma & Jack. Hopefully there will be a Part 2.
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