Shopaholic & Baby (Shopaholic Series) by Sophie Kinsella Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Shopaholic & Baby (Shopaholic Series)
Book Review: Absolutely wonderful!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
For those who like Sophie Kinsella's books, this one was amazing. Becky is up to her usual craziness and I found myself laughing out loud as I read the book. A very entertaining read.Book Review: Amazing
Summary: 4 Stars
"Amazing", is one word to sum up the book Shopaholic and Baby. The book is about a wealthy family of two, living in the busy city of London. They are about to have their dreams come true when Becky, the wife, finds out she is pregnant. Shopping is one of Becky's ways to get away from it all and to look for prams, clothes, bags, or anything else for the baby. Becky wants everything to be perfect for the baby, but the perfection turns out to be not so perfect.
I really enjoyed this realistic fiction book. All of the wacky things Becky does makes this book worthwhile to read. Sophie Kinsella really puts you in the story by having side notes in addition to the book. This novel is geared to young adults, more than adults. If you enjoy shopping, conflict, or babies, you will definitely love Shopaholic and Baby.
*-Morgan-*
Book Review: Another comical addition to the Shopaholic Series
Summary: 4 Stars
Shopaholic and the baby is another comical addition to the Shopaholic series. It doesn't have as many laugh-out-loud occasions as some of the others (namely the first two novels)- but I'd say the writing and plots are still very strong.
While 99% of this book is with Becky Bloomwood pregnant, and not yet having a baby, the majority of the plot is dealing with her pregnancy and making changes to her lifestyle in order to prepare for a baby. And just falling into some of those mommy-to-be traps like finding the most sought-after doctor, clothing etc. Add in an ex-girlfriend of her hubbys and that makes for interesting reading! Of course as always you cheer bumbling Becky on.
Fun, entertaining read as always! What I really can't wait for is the next book with her taking care of the baby! I think that will make for maybe the funniest stories/scenarios yet.
Book Review: Another delightful visit with Becky
Summary: 4 Stars
Each time I finish another book in the amusing "Shopaholic" series, I'm pretty sure Kinsella has taken these characters as far as they can go. And then there's another adorable episode and I'm enchanted anew. Yes, Becky is materialistic -- but she's so good-hearted and besides, her passion for shopping has resulted in a career and made her something of a marketing savant. She loves Luke and her parents and her friends and is excited about motherhood. She's a Brit Lucy Riccardo for the new millennium. My only complaint about this book regards Dr. Carter. A bit too easy an obvious a villain, Dr. Carter's behavior seems just too ... dangerously wacky. Even in the crazy world of Becky Bloomwood!Book Review: Awful and Ridiculous
Summary: 1 Stars
I had the misfortune of buying this book before a long flight to Europe. Due to a lack of alternative entertainment, I read the book from cover to cover. While the book had some funny excerpts, my extreme dislike for the main character (Becky Brandon) overshadowed any enjoyment garnered from the book.
Rather than being lovable, I found Becky to be irresponsible, annoying and pretentious. For example, after Becky's husband explains that his company is "hemorrhaging money" and asks her to reign in her spending, Becky responds by hiding her purchases from him. How very responsible of her, indeed.
Of course, I realize the book is of the chick lit genre, but it would have been nice to have a modicum of reality intermixed with the fiction.
To me, Becky represents the irresponsible consumerism that has resulted in the current credit crisis, and frankly, I don't find anything laughable about that. Kinsella appears to have mailed in this book, and it's evident that she exercised the same level of brain power as possessed by her heroine in thinking through the plot.