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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
I ADORED this book. Sophie Kinsella is the Queen of Cringe in the best possible way. I thought the book was hilarious and incredibly enjoyable. I do think it stretched a bit long, but five stars nonetheless.
I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella follows Poppy who after loosing her engagement ring at a hotel and then getting her cell phone stolen finds a phone that was thrown in the trash. Out of desperation she gives the phone number to the hotel. She soon gets a call and finds out that the phone belonged to a personal assistant and her boss Sam is not happy she has the phone. Poppy refuses to give the phone back but promises to forward all of his e-mails and messages. The two develop a relationship through texts and e-mails while Poppy prepares for her own wedding with the pretentious Magnus.
This is a fantastic and funny adult romance novel that has great crossover appeal to teens. It is light, funny and flirty and Poppy is a peppy girl who readers can't help but root for. Reading like one of those cute ABC family TV movies. Although the book is very long it is still a fast read and I was unable to put it down laughing my way through the story.
Appropriateness: This is a great book for teens who are interested in adult romance. While Poppy is an adult and partakes in adult behaviors (she's living with her fiancee and drinks) there are no sex scenes literal or implied.
Format note: the book is peppered with footnotes throughout that are a great addition to the story. Because of this format I would suggest that you buy the book in hard copy or wait until there are solid reviews of a digital copy because footnotes generally do not translate well to a digital platform.
This is a fantastic and funny adult romance novel that has great crossover appeal to teens. It is light, funny and flirty and Poppy is a peppy girl who readers can't help but root for. Reading like one of those cute ABC family TV movies. Although the book is very long it is still a fast read and I was unable to put it down laughing my way through the story.
Appropriateness: This is a great book for teens who are interested in adult romance. While Poppy is an adult and partakes in adult behaviors (she's living with her fiancee and drinks) there are no sex scenes literal or implied.
Format note: the book is peppered with footnotes throughout that are a great addition to the story. Because of this format I would suggest that you buy the book in hard copy or wait until there are solid reviews of a digital copy because footnotes generally do not translate well to a digital platform.
The Good Stuff
Poppy is adorable, loving, supportive and a hilarious flake -- I can totally relate to her
Laugh out loud funny on many occasions, yet sweet and heart breaking at times
Realistic character development for both Poppy and Magnus
Throughout the book I totally pictured Magnus to look and act like Colin Firth, couldn't help myself -- also really could translate to a movie
I actually couldn't put it down, which surprised me, I kept reading even-though I really should have been doing the laundry, dishes, reviews -- well you get the point
Will definitely be passing it around to many of my friends
Adored all the phone/text conversations between Poppy -- and well everybody
Liked the development of Magnus' parents - despised them at first and ended up feeling compassion and love for them
Did I mention I kept laughing out loud while reading -- freaked the cat out
Hands down my favorite Kinsellla book
The Not So Good Stuff
Could have really benefited from a bit more editing to tighten up the story
Predictable (not really a bad thing, because predictable is not all that bad - more of an FYI)
Also less of the footnote idea -- once in a while was ok, but it really became a little irritating at the beginning
Favorite Quotes/Passages
"I've never had so much access to someone else's phone before. Not my friends'; note even Magnus's. There are some things you don't share. I mean Magnus has seen every inch of my body, including the dodgy bits, but I would never, ever let him near my phone."
"I've told her she just needs to exercise at home with her Dyna-Bands, but she insists she needs my help. I think she's become totally dependent on us - which might be good for the cash register but is not good for her."
"Of course he doesn't want to read it; he's trying to be nice. Which is sweet of him but makes me feel even more tragic, since I'm twenty-nice and he's seventeen."
Who Should/Shouldn't Read
Fans of Chick Lit, Romance and Contemporary will enjoy
Not for those who enjoy intense or non stop action
PERFECT beach read or if stuck at home with a sick child who sleeps most of the day
Obviously fans of Kinsella's other books will love this
4 Dewey's
I received this from Random House in exchange for an honest review
Poppy is adorable, loving, supportive and a hilarious flake -- I can totally relate to her
Laugh out loud funny on many occasions, yet sweet and heart breaking at times
Realistic character development for both Poppy and Magnus
Throughout the book I totally pictured Magnus to look and act like Colin Firth, couldn't help myself -- also really could translate to a movie
I actually couldn't put it down, which surprised me, I kept reading even-though I really should have been doing the laundry, dishes, reviews -- well you get the point
Will definitely be passing it around to many of my friends
Adored all the phone/text conversations between Poppy -- and well everybody
Liked the development of Magnus' parents - despised them at first and ended up feeling compassion and love for them
Did I mention I kept laughing out loud while reading -- freaked the cat out
Hands down my favorite Kinsellla book
The Not So Good Stuff
Could have really benefited from a bit more editing to tighten up the story
Predictable (not really a bad thing, because predictable is not all that bad - more of an FYI)
Also less of the footnote idea -- once in a while was ok, but it really became a little irritating at the beginning
Favorite Quotes/Passages
"I've never had so much access to someone else's phone before. Not my friends'; note even Magnus's. There are some things you don't share. I mean Magnus has seen every inch of my body, including the dodgy bits, but I would never, ever let him near my phone."
"I've told her she just needs to exercise at home with her Dyna-Bands, but she insists she needs my help. I think she's become totally dependent on us - which might be good for the cash register but is not good for her."
"Of course he doesn't want to read it; he's trying to be nice. Which is sweet of him but makes me feel even more tragic, since I'm twenty-nice and he's seventeen."
Who Should/Shouldn't Read
Fans of Chick Lit, Romance and Contemporary will enjoy
Not for those who enjoy intense or non stop action
PERFECT beach read or if stuck at home with a sick child who sleeps most of the day
Obviously fans of Kinsella's other books will love this
4 Dewey's
I received this from Random House in exchange for an honest review
It's so sweet, sophie kinsella made me falling in love again.😍
Poppy Wyatt's day goes from bad to worse when after losing an heirloom engagement ring her cell phone is stolen. Desperate, she discovers a cell phone in a garbage bin and decides to use that number to give as a contact for anyone who may find the missing ring. Trouble is that she soon discovers that the phone was previously owned by the personal assistant of Sam, a rather unfriendly business man.
Poppy refuses to return the phone as it is the only way she can be contacted about her lost ring and in return forwards e-mails and texts that are being sent to Sam's PA - though she reads a few, ok ALL, of them first, and she is soon rather involved in his work and personal life.
Good read for fans of Shopaholic this is a breezy chik-lit story. It is also an interesting look at how technology has affected both working and personal relationships and how easily a person's personality can seem different through virtual communication.
Poppy refuses to return the phone as it is the only way she can be contacted about her lost ring and in return forwards e-mails and texts that are being sent to Sam's PA - though she reads a few, ok ALL, of them first, and she is soon rather involved in his work and personal life.
Good read for fans of Shopaholic this is a breezy chik-lit story. It is also an interesting look at how technology has affected both working and personal relationships and how easily a person's personality can seem different through virtual communication.
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I still love this book! It's my second time reading it and I'm glad I picked it up again. I found it really enjoyable as I do most of Sophie Kinsella novels.
Funny and light book to read. The story actually kept me not wanting to put it down. Even though the plot is fairly predictable...it's still fun to get to the end.