This book was okay. The plot was simple, but well done and the irony of a financial writer with money troubles makes for an interesting concept. Still, the plot was somewhat predictable and and a bit contrived. The love story was okay, but felt rushed in some ways and too long in others. And Becky's relationship with her friends felt false as well. Overall the characters seemed a bit shallow, even Becky, and I wanted more from them. But it was a quick fun read and moved along quick well.

I felt myself getting more and more concerned as the bills mounted up, and it made me realize that sometimes we all shop to make our selves feel better, despite our better judgment. I've been lucky enough to never have much debt, but I know the awful feeling of having bills that you aren't sure you can pay.

I also felt like the story just ended. There wasn't really any closure to any of the issues. Did she ever tell her parents? How did the banker react to her canceling the meeting? Where did the money for the payment come from? How did her boss react to the story she wrote? And her segment on the TV show? I wanted more information about what happened at the end of the story. I realize that there are subsequent books, but the ending of this one just felt rushed.

I read this book as a part of my Chic Lit 2009 Challenge, and I had planned to read the entire Shopaholic series but now I feel that I might be in desperate need for some great suggestions on other chic lit books that I can read instead.

Sophie Kinsella paints a perfect picture of how bad we humans can be in materialist ways, that I'll give to her. BUT I didn't like the book, almost everybody thinks' it's hilarious, sure I giggled a couple of times but hilarious, spectacular? No way! I couldn't feel any sympathy for the main character. I felt the urge to tell Rebecca that she's a compulsive liar with an addiction, and that she needs to go someplace for treatment. If she'd only been created a little more humble and repentant then maybe I would have started liking her. I had high expectations to Confessions of a Shopaholic, I loved Helen Fielding's Bridget Jones diary and expected this book to be somewhat of the same character. The story however is way too exaggerated for my liking; maybe I'm just more like Bridget Jones than Rebecca Bloomwood? LOL.

I listened to the audiobook, unabridged, version of this book and I have one positive thing to say; the narrator, Emily Gray, did a great job telling the story, she was fantastic.

I was pleasantly surprised by this book, as I'd watched the movie and dismissed it as a stupid plotline and an annoying woman devoid of any sense. Let me tell you now, the book is far different to the movie. Firstly, I found myself sympathizing more with Becky as you actually get to see her point of view. Secondly, the plot is totally different. And lastly, Luke was far more charming (and therefore sexier) in the book. It had me laughing out loud and I'll definately read the next in the series.

Heerlijke chicklit! Leest lekker weg.
De film kon mij echter niet bekoren, de beelden in mijn hoofd zijn veel beter.
funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

Fun!!

Good! I do think I prefer the movie though. But I did enjoy it and could relate alot to Becky.

Predictable but cute. The girl really does have a problem, though.

Rebecca was hilarious! I cracked up laughing at all of her justifications. She was really fun though so if you're looking for light, easy, fun read. Shopaholic is your book!

I would probably give this book a 3.5 if allowable. The first half irritated me at some points. I'm bad with money. I like to shop too -- but really -- would a 30 year old woman be THAT irresponsible over and over again?

I feel like the second half redeemed this book when the main character finally found worth in herself. She had an "aha" moment and realized she really wasn't ditzy and hopeless.

Maybe I'm being a little harsh toward the book, as it is obviously supposed to be a fun read. And it was. I just had to roll my eyes and shake my head at Becky sometimes!

If you're expecting a book like the movie, don't read this book.

If you're looking for a tale similar but not the same as the movie, read this book!

I love the Shopoholic movie and as a Shopoholic myself I had to add this one to my list!!!

What I didn't realize was this novel is actually based on a British character who lives and works in London!! This was a fun twist as I love British culture and the accents and the language and all of that! I love English books!

This made Becky all the more lovable because her charming personality was elevated by the "poshness" of her being an English woman!

Her antics from the movie are brought to light hilariously and in much more detailed descriptions and they kept me turning the pages for more!!

If you've seen the Shopoholic movie, you know that the climax is when Derek Smeathe confronts her during her TV appearance....this scene was done in the film pretty close to how it was in the movie but a little bit BETTER.

If you love shopping, this is a hilarious ode to shopaholics everywhere and the rationale Becky uses is the same that I tell myself