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novelette's review against another edition
4.0
I like the fact that as Becky gets older, she gets a little wiser
kaulhilo's review against another edition
4.0
I love these series! Just wish we had more of Luke and Rebecca together and he wasn't so caught up in business!
lenorayoder's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is probably the last shopaholic book I'll be reading. I'm tired of plots that rely so heavily on miscommunication. It's disappointing to see Becky repeat the same mistakes book after book - she always seems to forget the lessons she just learned. It's tiring to watch her create disasters because of her own delusions, and then have those disasters solved because of luck or other characters bailing her out.
These books are just so disappointing. In some aspects Becky incrementally improves from book to book, but her main character traits stay exactly the same instead of developing, and it really cripples the series. It also has the side effect of making Luke's character worse as time goes on, and making Suze look stupid for not noticing what's really going on with Becky. The premise of the first book is so good, and continuing into a series could have been great, but instead we just got more of the same. There's so much potential in Kinsella's fun writing. If I could believe that Becky would actually develop I'd keep reading, but four books tell me otherwise.
As for this book, I loved Jess and her confrontations with Becky (if I thought it would have real consequences I would read the next book!). I love the ways she differs from Becky, but what's even better is what they have in common. We get so much insight into both characters by comparing them - the way they both have such a head for numbers when it comes to shopping but use that skill for opposite purposes is brilliant. On the other hand, the benevolent prejudice on display during the honeymoon chapters and a little throughout the rest of the book is wild - it's in all of the books but it's especially on display here. After reading Bridget Jones' diary, I'm wondering if this is a 2000s British way of thinking. Do not like it.
These books are just so disappointing. In some aspects Becky incrementally improves from book to book, but her main character traits stay exactly the same instead of developing, and it really cripples the series. It also has the side effect of making Luke's character worse as time goes on, and making Suze look stupid for not noticing what's really going on with Becky. The premise of the first book is so good, and continuing into a series could have been great, but instead we just got more of the same. There's so much potential in Kinsella's fun writing. If I could believe that Becky would actually develop I'd keep reading, but four books tell me otherwise.
As for this book, I loved Jess and her confrontations with Becky (if I thought it would have real consequences I would read the next book!). I love the ways she differs from Becky, but what's even better is what they have in common. We get so much insight into both characters by comparing them - the way they both have such a head for numbers when it comes to shopping but use that skill for opposite purposes is brilliant. On the other hand, the benevolent prejudice on display during the honeymoon chapters and a little throughout the rest of the book is wild - it's in all of the books but it's especially on display here. After reading Bridget Jones' diary, I'm wondering if this is a 2000s British way of thinking. Do not like it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism and Racism
mousenfiction21's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
xoey's review against another edition
3.0
I don't know why I keep reading this series when I've definitely outgrown the character, and I remember loving Becky's story when I was younger but now, her and her actions seem so childish and annoying. However, I feel commited to finishing the Shopaholic series for some inexplicable reason.
stephsec's review against another edition
4.0
I had moments while reading that I realized that Rebecca Bloomwood-Brandon is a complete idiot! She definitely has more blonde moments than can be counted on one hand. I, however, could not put the book down and always wanted to know how things would turn out. To say that she gets herself into some crazy situations, is an understatement. The ending was a bit of a surprise even though I know the next book is Shopaholic and Baby. Kinsella did a good job setting up the events in this book to follow into the next. I am realizing now that I have read most of her book and do not think there are many more left to go. She has definitely won me over as a read and I know that her books while often quick reads are enjoyable and have me laughing out loud, sucking my teeth, or wondering what planet this girl is from.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
2.0
I would have liked this book better if Becky wasn't a completely unlikable character. She's unbelievably stupid, and incredibly self-centered while at the same time not being aware of how she comes across to others at all. And of course, at the end the author makes it so she was right about everything and everyone just loves her. No, just no. That's not how life works. Thank goodness this was the last Shopaholic book I needed to read to complete my reading of the series. I don't ever want to be in this girl's head again.
alidottie's review against another edition
4.0
I wait at least half a year between these Shopaholic books because Becky (the shopaholic)can really drive me nuts, but she is such a likeable person, I'm always willing to give her another chance--just not immediately. This was my favorite of her stories so far. I don't think there was as much of her crazy out-of-control shopping. Or it was tempered enough by her frugal (and also at times to a drive-you-crazy extreme as bad as Becky's)sister. The copy I read was large print--I don't know if that could have made a difference too--I'm weird about what effects me when I read sometimes--esp. when I read fluff!
asipofvanillalatte_'s review against another edition
4.0
Very Inspiring and funny :)
Just like her, I would do everything just for my sister :)
Just like her, I would do everything just for my sister :)
alid's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0