Shopaholic & Baby (Shopaholic Series) by Sophie Kinsella Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Shopaholic & Baby (Shopaholic Series)
Book Review: Still Becky, still charming, but...
Summary: 3 Stars
My dirty little secret: I have read all of the SHOPAHOLIC books. Obviously, I have liked them, or I wouldn't have kept on reading.
Still, in SHOPAHOLIC AND BABY, author Sophie Kinsella finally may be running out of steam. These books are kind of like a one note symphony, and that note now is getting tired.
On the other hand, her heroine Becky Bloomwood is so marvelously realized that it is impossible not to enjoy her skewed--but sweetly so--Becky view of the world.
In this novel, Sophie has Becky happily married to hunk Luke Brandon and expecting her first baby. Nothing but the best for Sophie's favorite character. Though pregnant, Becky remains obsessed by fashion here, probably a victim of fashion, albeit a victim with swollen feet.
Even if the humor is getting predictable, Kinsella is an excellent writer whose plot structure and use of language remain first-class. And, as always, Kinsella transmits a wonderful sense of place; in this story, upper class, up-to-the-minute London, as seen through the cockeyed prism that is Becky's point-of-view.
All of the SHOPAHOLIC books are interesting and, just as importantly, these also are fun.
Book Review: The best yet!
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved all of the Shopaholic novels, but this has been my favorite. I found the new villain, Venetia Carter, of the book to be well-rounded and a good addition. But most of all, and for the first time ever, I actually felt Becky's pain when she discovered, or falsely discovered, that her husband was cheating on her and was as pissed off as her when Venetia did other things (eg.: made her wear weird "baby-supporting" clothes). I'd love to see another Shopaholic book, but, if not, this was a great final installment. I highly recommend it!Book Review: The last one, really?
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't believe this is the last one, I was disappointed to have been done with Becky and Luke! A great book though, but after reading the other 4 you would have to think it was coming. Extremely funny. Great book to read. Loved them all.Book Review: The last shopaholic book I'll ever buy!
Summary: 1 Stars
I've been a big Kinsella fan ever since I read her Undomestic Goddess book, followed by the Shopaholic series (yes, I read every single one of them!) I HAD looked forward to this one...and what a disappointment it was! Kinsella had a lot of material to work with...there's dearth of material to write about having a baby! But instead, Kinsella made Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) so STUPID! This is the first Kinsella book I bought that I cannot finish. This book was absolutely AWFUL! (Did anyone read her draft before publishing it?) I may never read any of Kinsella's books again.Book Review: Wonderful All Around!
Summary: 5 Stars
the book was in wonderful condition when shipped and came before i expected! no complaints!