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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
4.5/5 stars.
What a pleasure it was reading this book. A definite must if you're in a reading slump or just feeling down. It will make you laugh endlessly, and there's a smidgen of romance too.
Prepare yourself for a protagonist who is naive, superficial, and sometimes just plain moronic. I present Becky Bloomwood: The lovable dumb character.I have to be honest , though, at times I wanted to wring her fictional neck for all the obvious idiotic decisions she made. But with this book, you have to let everything go and laugh along with her ridiculousness. Even though her actions were highly dramatized, I can see some truth behind them. I understand how hard overcoming an addiction can be. We all have our own methods with coping anxiety or boredom. Becky chose shopping, and it eventually overwhelmed her life. I believe some people can relate to her situation.
The irony of the story. THE IRNOY. She was a financial journalist, while secretly in-debt shopaholic. It was the cherry on top of everything.
What I was really hoping to see throughout the book, was to Becky to grow. I don't think I could finish it without that breakthrough from her, otherwise it would make her a paper-thin character.
I remember the movie being very different than the book. I adored the movie when I first saw it, but I think I like the book and movie separately now (since they have diverging plots).
I only gave 4.5 stars, because I think the story waited too long for character development. I was beginning to lose confidence for change in Becky until the very end. Also, it did not blow me out of the water, as the content was concerned. I still loved it, though.
What a pleasure it was reading this book. A definite must if you're in a reading slump or just feeling down. It will make you laugh endlessly, and there's a smidgen of romance too.
Prepare yourself for a protagonist who is naive, superficial, and sometimes just plain moronic. I present Becky Bloomwood: The lovable dumb character.I have to be honest , though, at times I wanted to wring her fictional neck for all the obvious idiotic decisions she made. But with this book, you have to let everything go and laugh along with her ridiculousness. Even though her actions were highly dramatized, I can see some truth behind them. I understand how hard overcoming an addiction can be. We all have our own methods with coping anxiety or boredom. Becky chose shopping, and it eventually overwhelmed her life. I believe some people can relate to her situation.
The irony of the story. THE IRNOY. She was a financial journalist, while secretly in-debt shopaholic. It was the cherry on top of everything.
What I was really hoping to see throughout the book, was to Becky to grow. I don't think I could finish it without that breakthrough from her, otherwise it would make her a paper-thin character.
I remember the movie being very different than the book. I adored the movie when I first saw it, but I think I like the book and movie separately now (since they have diverging plots).
I only gave 4.5 stars, because I think the story waited too long for character development. I was beginning to lose confidence for change in Becky until the very end. Also, it did not blow me out of the water, as the content was concerned. I still loved it, though.
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
fast-paced
the second hand stress i was getting oh my god shes the definition of delulu
This is the second Sophie Kinsella book that I have read. I would definitely say that her writing got better over time as I didn't enjoy this book as much as I've Got Your Number.
Rebecca annoys me to no end and makes me cringe with every lie that she tells. I'm glad to see that she somewhat evolves. Somewhat.
Rebecca annoys me to no end and makes me cringe with every lie that she tells. I'm glad to see that she somewhat evolves. Somewhat.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Absolutely hilarious! I laughed constantly at Rebecca Bloomwood and the situations she found herself in. A wonderful, light read!
Could not stand the main character.
Yet I still read the entire thing.
Yet I still read the entire thing.
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