Sophie Kinsella has been one of my favourite amongst Chick-lit writers, and her Shopaholic series has been one of the funniest I have read. So when I got to know that her latest in the series had been released, I just had to get my hands on it.
We had left Becky Brandon nee Bloomwood, right after she gave birth to her daughter in the previous book in the series.. Now, it turns out that the shopaholic mother has indeed passed on some of her genes to her daughter Minnie. Two-year-old Minnie seems to have the same expensive taste as her mother, in toys, clothes, shoes and even handbags. If anything, she is even more accomplished than her mother, she does things like ordering 16 Miu Miu coats online! Becky, on the other hand, has her hands full, tryng to keep herself from shopping – a promise she makes to Luke. Becky, being Becky, finds incredibly innovative ways of shopping, and even uses her innovative skills in becoming the most promising salesperson in her workplace. However , all is not perfect, as Becky soon finds out. Along with all the recession and her work place issues, she is also trying to plan a birthday party for Luke(her husband), while trying not to spend too much.
The book is an absolute laugh-riot, as far as we don’t use our brains while we read 🙂 Anybody who liked Kinsella’s Shopaholic series is sure to like this. A light-hearted fun read, which makes us laugh and cringe at Becky’s antics. There are times I want to hit her on her head!
All in all, a fun read, when all one wants is some laughs and a bit of fun!
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Well got to see the movie at last yesterday… and I’m starting on the series 😀
How was the movie, PNA? I haven’t watched it yet. Loved the books though.
I was doubtful about this one, but I think I’ll give it a go 🙂
Good review! About wanting to hit her on the head – couldn’t agree more 😆
You will feel like clobbering her quite a bit in this book 🙂 There is one interaction with a nanny – oh god! That was classic Becky Bloomwood 🙂
I have been contemplating on this one…… Maybe I should pick it! Nice review Smita!
Do give it a try, Sandhya, it is a fun read.
LOL!!
sounds like a fun book! Will read it soon!
It sure is, Pixie 🙂 A light, fun read 🙂
I am one of those rare ppl who cannot identify with being a shopaholic…hence this entire series did not appeal to me 🙂
Well Becky is someone, most of us would not be able to identify with – but she still is very funny 🙂
But I love all the other books of Sohpie…she writes really really well and reaches out to you while writing…thats what I like abt it
Yes, I love Kinsella’s writing!
Thanks for the tip Smitha, I am always on the lookout for good chick-lit. Will try this one out!
It is good. If you are looking for chick-list – try Jill Mansell or Marian Keyes – both are fun writers – I love their chick-lits.
I have been waiting to lay my hands on this book
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It is a fun read, Mon – am sure you will have a fun time reading it 🙂
I read “remember me” earlier and “Twenties girl” recently from sophie kinsella…
Heard so much abt shopaholic series that I m thinking to order all 6 books in one go 🙂
Oh, I am sure you will love them 🙂 It is a fun series!
she has amazing style to make you laugh at silly things..
I agree with you” dont use your brain while you read” 😆 :lol”
🙂 Yes does have a great sense of humour, and the ability to convey it so well through her books 🙂
I looooooooooooooove the Shopaholic series… it inspires me to.. er.. shop more 🙂 Can’t wait to read this.
It does not inspire me to shop, thankfully 🙂 Something is wrong with me – I don’t feel like shopping 😦
OOPS….I dont like the Shopaholic series…. 😦 😦
So, definitely not my type…yeah, I got to see the movie….its certainly not for me….
But my girls loved the book and the movie. 🙂
Oh oh 😦 Never mind 🙂 Am sure your daughters would love it 🙂
I sooo wanna grab this one nw 😉
It is a proper timepass read, Swaram 🙂 Quick read and lots of laughs
Btw I am reading The Splendor of Silence – have you read that one? Indu Sundaresan’s.
Have seen the movie, not read the book, but thinking of picking up this one. Has been ages since I read a chick-lit.
I always pick up a chick-lit or two to read when I feel like a light read. Do give it a try.
Oh,my fav heroine is backkkk!!! i am itching to pick this one up !
Am sure you will love it 🙂 Do post your review, Bedazzled 🙂
I don’t think I will pick this up…
🙂 I kind of expected that from you, Kanagu 🙂
I have just started reading the series…still in the first book 🙂
Have to check for this book in the library here.
The Undomestic Goddess — Sophie Kinsella– i loved this book 🙂
I loved that too 🙂 I think I have enjoyed all of Kinsella’s books 🙂