vmtysseling's review against another edition
3.0
It's fine. Entertaining. If you want a feel good read and don't mind completely unrealistic, pollyanna endings, this is for you.
evaaardbei's review against another edition
5.0
This was all I wanted from a chickflick. Perfect holiday / airplane read. At times a bit predictable, but mostly very fun and got me engaged with the characters. It was light, but still adressed some serious modern day issues.
shellaa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
nicolesnook's review against another edition
5.0
Few books actually make me "LOL", but this one did. Sophie Kinsella has a knack for putting her characters in situations that are outrageous, yet believable. Katie, "Cat", Brenner is a likable protagonist who ends up in crazy situations as she struggles to find herself. Even though the story is primarily humorous, the characters are complex and add a depth to the story that makes you think about the assumptions we make about others.
silverhill's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lynncornelissen's review
3.0
Please do yourself a favour and read this book! Relatable, high spirits, low moments, love, family, wisdom, quirkyness.. it has it all. For any woman/girl/young adult at the verge of plunging into a new life after university, this book is a great teacher in how to look at things differently and only envision the best for yourself, no matter how much work it takes. My praise for the author is endless.
throwmeabook's review against another edition
4.0
Katie 'Cat' Brenner is living her dream life in London, or at least that's what she wants her family and friends to believe when they see her Instagram photos. Everyone else's life is perfect so why would they want to know about her excruciatingly long commute, horrible roommates and underwhelming job? When an unexpected change at work forces her to return to her family home in the countryside, Katie is forced to reevaluate her life, her priorities and along the way learns an important life lesson: not everything is as perfect as it seems.
Sophie Kinsella has such a knack for creating lighthearted and fun stories, with relatable and likeable characters. It's one of the main reasons I come back to her books every time. With My Not So Perfect Life, Sophie Kinsella has captured perfectly the society we live in today, where the appearance of happiness, success and perfection is so much more important than the messiness and unglamorous reality of everyday life.
A fun, entertaining and (surprisingly) thought provoking read. I absolutely recommend to pick this one up from your local library or bookstore.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group (The Dial Press) for providing a digital copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
Sophie Kinsella has such a knack for creating lighthearted and fun stories, with relatable and likeable characters. It's one of the main reasons I come back to her books every time. With My Not So Perfect Life, Sophie Kinsella has captured perfectly the society we live in today, where the appearance of happiness, success and perfection is so much more important than the messiness and unglamorous reality of everyday life.
A fun, entertaining and (surprisingly) thought provoking read. I absolutely recommend to pick this one up from your local library or bookstore.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group (The Dial Press) for providing a digital copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
juliahoermayer's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book! BUT I must first let you know that I've only recently started reading books like this one so other than with YA it's not a I've-seen-it-all-situation. I can't say how much I would have liked this book if I had been really into the genre. So, that being sad:
I enjoyed the book from the beginning on. I was interested in the topic, liked the writing style and the characters. It was a fast, light and enjoyable read. I must admit that it was a bit cliché and some things were clear from the beginning on but I feel like the book didn't intend to be super realistic or surprising?? At least to me, it didn't feel like it was trying to be something it wasn't.
And the ending. I ADORED the ending. I laughed and giggled and smiled so much and that doesn't happen all that often with me. It was just adorable and so satisfying.
I can't say that it surprised me or I learned anything from it, I'd had this mindset before already, it really could have been a book written by me (theme-wise, not saying I'm a beststelling author obviously) but that's also a good thing, right? But I still think that it has a great message and some people need to read books like this one.
updates:
page 3:
"The book I don't remember buying
I love Tate Modern!"
page 15:
"And you know what is #1 and WAY more comfortable (and affordable) to live in? Vienna"
page 68:
"Wtf"
page 96:
"Ok, I really like this"
page 117:
"Oh no"
page 211:
"Please don't"
page 216:
"Ok that's hilarious"
page 220:
"Ok she can't possibly think she'll get through with that"
page 224:
"Laying it on a bit too thick imo"
page 254:
"Just tell them please"
page 256:
"Wtf"
page 261:
"This is just embarrassing"
page 265:
"WTF"
page 278:
"I love how this turned out"
page 299:
"Love it"
page 324:
"LMAO"
page 325:
"L M A O"
page 349:
"No way"
page 361:
"So cute"
page 386:
"Please tell me you recorded this"
page 388:
"Wrong way to go girl, why did you earn their trust in the first place if you lose it straight away"
page 427:
"Wrong moss 😂"
page 428:
"Oooooooooh I love it"
I enjoyed the book from the beginning on. I was interested in the topic, liked the writing style and the characters. It was a fast, light and enjoyable read. I must admit that it was a bit cliché and some things were clear from the beginning on but I feel like the book didn't intend to be super realistic or surprising?? At least to me, it didn't feel like it was trying to be something it wasn't.
And the ending. I ADORED the ending. I laughed and giggled and smiled so much and that doesn't happen all that often with me. It was just adorable and so satisfying.
I can't say that it surprised me or I learned anything from it, I'd had this mindset before already, it really could have been a book written by me (theme-wise, not saying I'm a beststelling author obviously) but that's also a good thing, right? But I still think that it has a great message and some people need to read books like this one.
updates:
page 3:
"The book I don't remember buying
I love Tate Modern!"
page 15:
"And you know what is #1 and WAY more comfortable (and affordable) to live in? Vienna"
page 68:
"Wtf"
page 96:
"Ok, I really like this"
page 117:
"Oh no"
page 211:
"Please don't"
page 216:
"Ok that's hilarious"
page 220:
"Ok she can't possibly think she'll get through with that"
page 224:
"Laying it on a bit too thick imo"
page 254:
"Just tell them please"
page 256:
"Wtf"
page 261:
"This is just embarrassing"
page 265:
"WTF"
page 278:
"I love how this turned out"
page 299:
"Love it"
page 324:
"LMAO"
page 325:
"L M A O"
page 349:
"No way"
page 361:
"So cute"
page 386:
"Please tell me you recorded this"
page 388:
"Wrong way to go girl, why did you earn their trust in the first place if you lose it straight away"
page 427:
"Wrong moss 😂"
page 428:
"Oooooooooh I love it"
megs_s's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5