lisakerd's review against another edition
2.0
I’m honestly really surprised that this is the most well-known work of Sophie Kinsella’s and the one that was turned into a film. I enjoy Kinsella’s breezy narration and easy reads, but this plotless exploit of a shopping addict left me bored.
allysonmaeee's review
3.0
Pretty good for the most part. Hit a few boring spots. The ending was cliche and very much predictable
iridescentkila's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aprilk's review against another edition
5.0
Such a fun, light read. I enjoyed it very much! Rebecca is adorable and hilarious.
palsayfara's review
1.0
I could never finish this book.
Maybe because I could never understand people who spend their money on things they don t need.
Maybe because I could never understand people who spend their money on things they don t need.
suzreads95's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
taylin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
jonaaa's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
taleisin's review
1.0
It is very rarely that I like the movie version of a character better than the literary one. In the movie I found Becky to be somewhat endearing. Yes, she makes some stellar financial mistakes, but appears to eventually learn from them. In the book, I found Becky to be whiny and stupid; I felt absolutely no sympathy for her. Suze, far from being a friend, is nothing but an enabler (although Kinsella does explain why she might not get the concept of budgeting). The relationship between her and Luke, doesn't ring true at all.
I have enjoyed some of Kinsella's stand-alone novels, but was disappointed by this one.
I have enjoyed some of Kinsella's stand-alone novels, but was disappointed by this one.
vintage_b's review
5.0
This book has taken on a whole new meaning for me almost 20 years after first reading it. Rebecca Bloomwood is not your typical financial reporter. She would much rather be shopping than going to press conferences and has a bit of a problem with it. So much so she’s thousands of pounds in debt! Reading this again about 20 years from its release as from the first time I had picked it up, I found it hit home for me. When first reading it back in 2000 I was in my late teen's early twenties and thought nothing of Rebecca’s need to shop, or the predicaments it got her in. Now in my mid 30’s while still a charming and funny read, I can relate to the stress reaction of needing to go out and do something to make you feel better. Definitely, a read for the later twenties and older crowd, and well worth it. The dry humor is so well-placed you will find yourself laughing out loud when you least expect it!