Hey guys,
Picked this book up about two weeks ago from a charity shop, guilty pleasure- loads of books for a fraction of the price! Why not?!
This novel is part of an eight book series from Kinsella and one was made into a film, 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' with Isla Fisher. I had never read any of the series so this a first for me and it was amazing! I picked up the story right away, its truly stunning writing when you don't need the back story to get stuck in.
As a bit of a shopaholic myself I completely understand where the main character was coming from with ALL the designer labels and brands. And have even purchased some must-have items which have never seen the outside of my wardrobe...
Anyway...
The novel follows Becky, her husband Luke, her pregnancy and all the ups and downs which fall in-between. Becky has the perfect life until she gets an appointment with celebrity obstetrician Venetia Carter, who turns out to be Luke's very successful and intelligent ex-girlfriend. With many story lines to be followed from all the characters, who each have something going on, this novel is full of twists and turns which keeps you glued to the last page (and wanting more if I do say so myself).
This novel is quirky in its structure with inserts from emails and texts that keeps you up to date with all the happenings in Becky's life, especially the things she doesn't tell you about specifically, like trying to get her unborn baby an overdraft!
This book had my eyes gleaming from tears of both laughter and sadness. Its the perfect book if you're looking for some time off to relax and unwind. A heart warming tale of a woman coming terms with her circumstances and how she deals with them, which is probably the best parts of the novel!
I think I may just invest in the rest of the series.
Annie x
Picked this book up about two weeks ago from a charity shop, guilty pleasure- loads of books for a fraction of the price! Why not?!
This novel is part of an eight book series from Kinsella and one was made into a film, 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' with Isla Fisher. I had never read any of the series so this a first for me and it was amazing! I picked up the story right away, its truly stunning writing when you don't need the back story to get stuck in.
As a bit of a shopaholic myself I completely understand where the main character was coming from with ALL the designer labels and brands. And have even purchased some must-have items which have never seen the outside of my wardrobe...
Anyway...
The novel follows Becky, her husband Luke, her pregnancy and all the ups and downs which fall in-between. Becky has the perfect life until she gets an appointment with celebrity obstetrician Venetia Carter, who turns out to be Luke's very successful and intelligent ex-girlfriend. With many story lines to be followed from all the characters, who each have something going on, this novel is full of twists and turns which keeps you glued to the last page (and wanting more if I do say so myself).
This novel is quirky in its structure with inserts from emails and texts that keeps you up to date with all the happenings in Becky's life, especially the things she doesn't tell you about specifically, like trying to get her unborn baby an overdraft!
This book had my eyes gleaming from tears of both laughter and sadness. Its the perfect book if you're looking for some time off to relax and unwind. A heart warming tale of a woman coming terms with her circumstances and how she deals with them, which is probably the best parts of the novel!
I think I may just invest in the rest of the series.
Annie x
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