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Summary: Even better than the original!
Review: This book is just as good as, if not better than, Confessions of a Shopaholic. It maintains the momentum from the first story and takes it in a whole new direction. You are guaranteed to laugh out loud several times when reading the book. My favorite scenes are Becky's shopping excursions in NYC, which would make any woman jealous. I need to find the special trunk shows in Dallas once I'm moved in, it sounds like you can find some great deals!
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Summary: Hilarious!
Review: I first read Confessions of a Shopaholic, which was a great book and very funny. I couldn't relate to some of the London references since I am from NY. But still, it was absolutely hysterical! When the second book came out - Shopaholic Takes Manhattan - I was so eager to read it! The story is so hilarious that there were times when I was laughing out loud. When you read these books, you feel like you know Becky and Luke and all the other characters. The books are well written and very enjoyable! I highly recommend reading them BOTH!
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Summary: Liked it better than the first book!
Review: This was a really terrific, funny book. Other reviews have done a good job of summarizing the plot. Becky and her boyfriend Luke are moving to New York so he can set up a new office there, and Becky's shopping gets out of hand again, creating disaster. It's not a complicated book at all. But that's not a bad thing -- this is a terrific book to curl up in bed with, or to take to the beach with you. I found myself laughing out loud a great deal more than the first. Becky's attempts to sneak in her purchases without anyone seeing are hilarious, and something I could relate to. Her experience at the wedding of an old family friend was also true to life (on a bigger scale, obviously -- you have to read it to understand). I thought Becky was much more well developed and I liked her a great deal more in this book. She still lies, but somehow her lies don't seem quite as awful. She has more confidence and she takes charge of her life more -- I really liked how she handled herself when everything fell apart. I like Luke, although he still could've used more depth. Overall this was a really good book that I think most women would enjoy.
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Summary: Guaranteed To Enjoy!
Review: I didn't know what to think when I first got the book but I was really happy that I did. It's been a long time since I've read something so funny. There were many times I sympathized with Becky. I'm sure that anyone who reads this book with love it. It's a great afternoon read! Definately recommended!
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Summary: Even funnier than Confessions
Review: I loved Confessions, but the ending was a real cliffhanger. I wanted more of Becky. I was so glad when this book came out. I read it in one day and I am still yearning for more of Becky and Luke. ...
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Summary: My future revealed !
Review: This book made me realise just how wonderful being a shopaholic can be ! I laughed, cried and tried on along with Becky. It's amazing how someone can write a book so lively and describe everything just like I'm watching a movie, while really I'm reading a book (without pictures). The book inspired me in that way, that eventhough you may have a serious shopping and budget problem, you still can have a wonderful, happy and hillarious life!
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Summary: not quite as good
Review: In the first book, "Confessions....", you actually feel sorry for Beck Bloomwood (or at least, I did.) Her attempts to avoid paying her debts were amusing. In this book, however, her immature antics wear thin. There are laughs, but i was a bit disappointed in this effort. There are so many implausible scenarios, I just couldn't wait to finish and be done with it.
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Summary: Hilarious
Review: This is as good as the first one. I loved Becky and Luke, they are so lovable character. I didn't agree with Publisher's Weekle review that said "the credit card and shopping bag action is wearing dangerously thin". I mean, you're in New York, what else can you do but shop? I might probably do the same thing. The ending was soooo sweet. Let's hope that Ms. Kinsella won't stop Becky and Luke's story and will make the 3rd one. I especially wait to read again about Suze and Tarquin.
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Summary: I want a sequeal NOW!
Review: I've bought this book yesterday evening, and I can't believe I'm already done with it! (The next day 2:30pm.) I couldn't put it down (like most of the reviewers said), and I am IN LOVE WITH IT! Why did the story have to end so quickly? The ending is a bit thin, with the main characters meeting up again, but it does leave room for much much more! I want to read more about Luke Brandon and Becky Bloomwood. And I can't wait to see this in a movie - who could be the perfect Luke, and more importantly Becky? I've finished this book (I haven't had the pleasure of reading the first one, Confessions of a Shopaholic), and Luke still remains very much a person seen through the eyes of Becky. I want to know more about him! The characters are drawn so charmingly, and being a 25 year old shopaholic myself, I can't help but see Becky as an inflated version of myself. =o) I've read the reviews here saying how it's so like a different take on Bridget Jones, but I just couldn't read about someone so desperate about men and trying to be on diet - I dare say this is much more fun! Anyhow - Becky has such a good heart, and despite overspending, she genuinely loves people and helping them. I think that really counts. Oh god. My heart feels so warm, and a huge, big thank you to the author Sophie Kinsella for such a wonderful story! I'm hooked. Okay, I'm going for a second read now, to pick up on the finer details I missed the first time round. This is definitely a thumbs up, and whoever said something about there's nothing of substance that it's too much of a light read - you're totally missing the point. This isn't the kind of Rich Dad, Poor Dad book. This book is what it set out to be - and I'm sure the cover illustration (so beautiful and endearing) makes it clear. I JUST LOVE THIS BOOK =o) (No offence, okay?)
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Summary: How embarrassing!
Review: I bought this book with a little reservation, how could you ever follow up the first one? Well this author found a way, and it is a pretty funny one. If you like those lighthearted, dont make me think too much books then this is for you. I read it in two days and felt pretty good about it. Our main character goes into debt again, loses her boyfriend, her job...everything. She finds a way to get back on her feet and finally at the end finds something she is really good at and really likes. Whatever. Like I said it was brainless, but we all need some of those in our lives. I enjoyed it, I laughed, what more do you need?
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