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Summary: The shtick doesn't wear thin
Review: The premise is the same, just the location is different. We were introduced to the delightfully batty Becky Bloomwood in "Confessions of a Shopaholic." Becky is a financial guru on a "Regis and Kelly"-ish British TV show. The irony is, she can't curb her shopping addiction enough to get her bank balance under control. She's wearing out her credit cards--and her new, evil bank manager's patience--in London, so when the chance to hightail it to New York City with her PR exec boyfriend Luke Brandon comes along, Becky jumps at the chance and soon finds herself in a whole new world of shopping where she doesn't understand the exchange rate but still gets used to 10-story department store. (And, as she'll tell you, spending foreign money doesn't count because it's, well, foreign.)Sure, the American and New Yorker stereotypes abound--shopgirls at a sample sale insisting that Becky have privacy to try on clothes because "She's British!" Americans cooing over her accent, rich New York wives toting dogs around in Gucci bags. But they're described with such wide-eyed awe that you're amused, not offended. Certainly, Becky's insanely good luck (in the first installment, not only does she land a high-paying TV gig, she also lands the kind of perfect man that only exists in this kind of novel) can cause a few eyes to roll. She inhabits a parallel universe where, despite her major and minor gaffes, things always turn out all right for her in the end. Perhaps we identify with her because we can see things just like that happening to us. We can understand how she rationalizes spending an exorbitant amount for shoes or a handbag because they'll last so long, she'll actually *save* money in the end. (I'm sure everyone has done something similar.) She appeals to the dippy, materialistic loser in all of us, because she's a dippy, materialistic loser too...just with really great shoes.
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Summary: Bex back into debt? Again?
Review: You definately need to read Confessions of a Shopaholic before this! You'll appreciate the antics that much more, to be completely honest. Becky has her new job and her new beau... the job has even helped her pay off her shopping. But still she manages to keep NEEDING more clothes and shoes and makeup so she can look her best on television, regardless of the show's own wardrobe. Somehow when she goes on "holiday" to Manhattan, she thinks the bills don't exist still back in England. She spends and spends and spends... all her shopping expenses get exposed and her boyfriend's business expansion almost goes under because of all her little hidden debt secrets. You're never going to believe how Becky manages to get herself out of this dilemma and where she ends up working in the end! Oh, and don't forget Suze, Becky's roommate in England! You'll NEVER guess who she starts dating! Read and find out!!! You'll love it!
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Summary: Even better and more hilarious than the first!!!
Review: I loved this book! The first one was good but this one was much better and so funny. It has lots of twists and turns and I just couldn't put it down! I couldn't get enough of Becky Bloomwood in this book. If I had to pick someone to compare her to someone it would definetely be Lucille Ball! If you haven't read the Shopaholic books, I suggest you do so!
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Summary: A Wonderful Release from Responsibility
Review: In my real life, I'm responsible, sober, and solid. But in my fantasy life, I buy whatever I want without thinking about the money, ignore my bills, and am un-intentionally brilliant. I'm so glad the heroine gets to do all of the wacky stuff, so I can live vicariously through her. On a more serious note, Sophie (the author) really hits what's important in women's lives -- not the shopping, but the people. And there's quite a bit of people-savvy in her books. Sophie -- I've already read all 3 Shopaholic books, where's the next one?!!!!
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Summary: absolutely entertaining way better sequel than bridget jones
Review: I picked up and read all three books in the series back to back, and its such a fun read! Becky Bloomwood is so human, and totally funny in her failings, and as a shopaholic myself, I absolutely absolutely identified with her behaviour. The sequel to Bridget Jones' diary was sort of a let down, but these just get better with each one. If you haven't read any of them yet, start with the first book, confessions of a shopaholic, then read this one, followed by shopaholic ties the knot.
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Summary: Loved it, loved it, loved it
Review: I am addicted to Becky Bloomwood! The book is funny with just the right amount of (okay, so it's a tiny amount) suspense. I have her, and every other character, pictured in my head and can't want to see what she can screw up next! Keep 'em coming, Ms. Kinsella!
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Summary: I liked The First One Better ~
Review: I did enjoy this book, but I liked "Confessions Of A Shopaholic" Just a little bit more. Shopaholic Takes Manhattan did not disppoint me. Becky is just as crazy as she has ever been. She makes me laugh with her logic thinking since she paid off her credit cards that she won't have to worry about them for a while when in reality she keeps forever spending. It's so funny to see how she deals if she were to lived in New York. I am looking forward "Shopaholic Ties The Knot" I was still an Enjoyable book.
Happy Reading Lisa
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Summary: New York City meet Becky Bloomwood
Review: Heaven help her credits cards! Becky Bloomwood and Luke Brandon are in New York City. While Luke tries to take on NYC, Becky mounts a campaign to shop at every store in the city. Well, maybe not quite EVERY store. It's a fun ride as Becky discovers the wonders of the sample sale, mega book-store chains and more. But a dark cloud is hovering in the air. Despite her success in reducing her debt from "Confessions of a Shopaholic", Becky is back in the red. Add in a scandal when the world discovers financial wizard kid Becky is really on the credit card companies Most Wanted lists and Luke discovering her hotel closet crammed with carrier (shopping) bags and Becky's designer clad goose is cooked. Becky finds herself on her own and eventually makes a decision that really should have occurred to her in the first novel. Utimately, Becky gets back her man and finds an amazing new career. Unlike other British Chick Lit sequels (cough, cough, "Edge of Reason", cough, cough) Sophie Kinsella continues Becky's adventures with a storyline that doesn't seem outlandish. Grab this for your plane trip, commute to work or the beach.
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Summary: fantastic
Review: Keeps you moving.. and if you haevb ever followed your heart somewhere new, you will really find it enjoyable!
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Summary: Add me to the list of those who LOVED this book!
Review: I won't re-hash the story line here, I just wanted to add myself to the list of those who LOVE Sophie Kinsella's "Shopaholic" series! Like a reader above me, I too read "Confessions of a Shopaholic" in one day and couldn't wait to get my hands on this one. Now I can't wait to pick up the third one! It's such a fun book to read. You will find yourself falling in love with crazy Becky Bloomwood - maybe even relating to her in some ways? I also find myself so proud of her and what she is making of her life and overcoming what she needs to overcome. This series rises right to the top of my favorite brit chic books.
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