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Summary: Shopaholic Ties the Knot!!
Review: Although this novel had very little to do with Becky Bloomwood actually being a shopaholic, I loved it nonetheless. I finished in just a couple days; I was unable to put down the book and step away from her hilarious world.Even after reading three novels by Sophie Kinsella about the same characters, I'm still not sure whether to love Luke, the patient, successful, funny, handsome man, or to hate him, the wrapped-up-in-his-own-world man. Anyhow, it doesn't matter. Kinsella once again strikes gold with her new novel. I hope that she decides to write a fourth book to the series, and not leave it at Becky's wedding! How could I ever live without knowing what happens to Becky during her round the world tour? Imagine the things that she could buy!!!
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Summary: Becky's Fun Continues
Review: ...I loved It. Becky is one of my favorite characters. She is a person who always means to the right thing, but it nevers works out for her. All the Shopaholic are a must read! Note to Ms. Kinsella: We would all love to see more of Becky and her friends!
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Summary: I read it and love it
Review: I was lucky enough to have purchased this book when I visited my friend in London last Thanksgiving. This is probably the funniest Shopaholic book ever. It just keeps getting better! I love the other two shopaholic books but this one is just so beefy! Becky Bloom is getting married and goes through the ups and downs of wedding planning, (plus a lot of shopping on the side), as well as the pressures of in-laws, being in NYC high society (her mother-in-law), and staying true to her English roots. It's romantic, terribly funny, and just and all-around feel good novel.
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Summary: Becky Bloomwood in all her glory!
Review: This time around, Becky is not shopping so much as she is letting people shop for her -- namely, letting both her mother and future mother-in-law plan two weddings for her, one in New York and one in England -- and neither know about the other one. Luke and Becky have been living in New York for the past year when Luke proposes to Becky at her friend Suze's wedding. Both mothers instantly start making plans, and, rather than hurt anyone's feelings, Becky just lets things get out of hand as the day of the wedding(s) gets nearer and nearer. Eleanor, Luke's stiff mother, has a sparkling dazzling display set up at NYC's famed Plaza, and Becky is enjoying the princess treatment as she is whisked to cake tastings and dress-fittings. Her mother is planning a sweet home-grown affair across the pond in Becky's hometown to take place the very same day. becky is distracting herself with setting up 5 wedding registries and trying on 40 wedding gowns rather than decide what continent the wedding will take place. The story also involves Suze's new family life and the fact that she is not as readily available to bail Becky out as she has in the past. Luke is also mired in winning his cold and distant mother's approval and knows nothing about the dual wedding plans. Becky must figure out a balance in standing up for herself without harming Luke's precarious relationship with Eleanor or wasting lots of people's time and money. Can she do it? And HOW????
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Summary: I Didn't Know What to Expect: I LOVED IT!
Review: I hadn't read the previous Shopaholic books. I didn't know what to expect. Would I understand the character? Would I get the funny memories from the past books? Yes! This book was delightful to read! I stayed up so late reading it and laughing out loud, my husband threatened to take away my book budget! It's a fun, great addition to my collection!
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Summary: Best Shopaholic Yet
Review: If you enjoyed the first two Shopaholic books, you'll love this one. Sophie Kinsella just gets better and better. I feel like Becky Bloomwood is an old friend by now. Unlike some books in this genre, the author really lets you get to know the characters while creating intricately farcical plot situations that keep you reading to see how the problem will be solved. I was laughing out loud at various points throughout the book. I cant wait until the next one in the series comes out. Although I am less dazzled by the Plaza than Becky is (I'd call it imitation-elegant and I've been to many meetings there), I have to say if you are visiting New York or entertaining out of town guests, lunch at the Palm Court will be wonderful (Becky got dragged away from there.) And under no circumstances bypass dessert. Brava, Sophie!
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Summary: I Love How Luke Asked Becky To Marry Him!! *SIGH*
Review: This is the second book that I've read by Ms. Kinsella and yes, I'm very much aware that I'm doing it out of order but I still find Becky Bloomwood to be a great and quirky character. Since I've yet to read the first in this series I have not really had anything to judge it by. I found this story to be another light read that does not require brain surgery. For those that keep comparing this author to Helen Fielding I say Stop. This is unfair to both author's since they have each carved out rather unique, funny, and likable characters. Brigit is nothing like Becky except they both come from England! Move on. I have found that there are really few "Chick-Lit" books out their that I find worth reading. Those that I do find I crow about! Becky is a ditz, Luke is a prince (okay I would like if there was just a little more to this romance but hey beggers can't be choosers!) and I thought the way he proposed was so sweet and romantic! Becky's life is funny and who can't at time relate to her? For a light read that will help pass the time Ms. Kinsella is an author that I would highly recommend!
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Summary: Becky, Becky, Becky......
Review: Becky Bloomwood shows us that she is incurable. For all of her efforts toward self control in Confessions of a Shopaholic and Shopaholic Takes Manhattan, she seems to have made little progress on the fronts of truth-telling and money management. This tale has too many turns and begins to get uninteresting. If Becky weren't almost like a friend, one might consider giving up on her and the book. Good ole' Suze never fails her friend Becky and supports her until the end. I'm anxiously awaiting the September 2004 release of Shopaholic and Sister as, from what we've been told, Becky doesn't have a sister.
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Summary: Shopaholic series
Review: I enjoyed the entire "Shopaholic" series but I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 only because the books are easy to read and great way to just zone out and relax, they are not great literature. But they are rather fun to read and hard to put down because you are always wondering what the next crisis Becky will get herself into and how she will get herself out. You can relate to her if you have an ounce of the "shopaholic gene" in you, although, I wonder if there are people out there that are this crazy about shopping and if they get themselves this seriously in trouble. I consider myself a shopaholic but I have never gotten in the situations Becky has gotten into, not even close !
I have reccommended them and loaned the books to all my friends and we all agreed they are a great summer book to read or a way to get away from boredom and monotony of everyday life with a giggle. Do not expect a deep or serious novel with Sophie Kinsella's writing. She writes for the 20's and 30's woman who has a sense of humor.
I look forward to more books by Sophie Kinsella.
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Summary: Becky has worn out her welcome.
Review: In this, the third installment of the "Shopaholic" series, Becky and Luke are engaged. Though, why they're together remains a mystery. They certainly don't seem to have the love, connection, or chemistry that you would expect from an engaged couple.
"Ties the Knot" is the story of Becky's wedding or weddings actually. Her mother is planning a low-key, albeit corny affair in the backyard in England while Luke's wealthy mother (aka the Society Ice Queen) lobbies for the social event of the season at The Plaza in NYC. Predictably, both weddings are scheduled for the same day and Becky cannot summon the gumption to tell either mother of the dilemma.
This book has mercifully changed focus a bit so every page is not filled with shopping and credit card debt, though there is still some of that. However, the entire plot hinges on Becky's inability to make up her mind and tell the truth...and it gets old after a while. She has become a caricature, the airheaded bimbo and it's hard to like her. In fact, I found myself rooting against her more than once.
Kinsella does have an engaging writing style and her books are easy to read. However, as in its predecessors, all other characters in this book are underdeveloped stereotypes with transparent motivations and predictable behaviors. The climax is predictable and uninteresting.
I picked up Shopaholic and Sister at the library, but am returning it unread. Becky has worn out her welcome with me.
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