Mini Shopaholic: A Novel

Funny and sweet continuation of Becky Bloomwood saga. I found this book as well written and the plot as strong as all the previous ones. A big fan of the series, I had found myself on both sides of shopaholic spectrum. Sometimes I feel like Becky ( and even had had similar situations in my life and shopping) and sometimes I am as frugal as her sister. In my mind, this shows how well the author can relate to her audience. Because we hear so much from the media how troubled the economy is, many people start getting into poverty mentality. These are the reviewers who wrote that it was inappropriate for Becky to plan a big party for her husband in "these tough economic times." If you feel this way please remember when you read the book that this is a work of fiction written to entertain while teaching some fine life lessons. Becky and we all LIVE ONCE and the book reminds us that we've got to live and have fun no matter what times bring or what happens in the economy - in Great Britain, here in the US or overseas. Some people party and celebrate like Becky because they simply can afford it, and some may have to do with the help of "pound shops" or 99 cent stores. The key is to live the life no matter what the media tells you and create your own opportunities for fun, friendships, celebrations and good times. Warmhearted, strong and inventive, the main character is true to herself in this sequel as well. I read this book in just two days and laughed out loud a lot. It felt great! This is a keeper for me as well as all the previous books from the Shopaholic series. There is also an opening for another book set in Hollywood. I will be looking for that one in due time as well. I do hope Sophie Kinsella has more Becky adventures with life and shopping for all her faithful readers in the future.

I just discovered these books a few months ago and have read all but one. I like them, they make me laugh and i have to stop reading them for awhile cause Becky can get tiresome. However, if you are looking for a fun, read..then read one. They are mostly they same but they are funny.

I love my reading experience every time I pick up a Shopaholic book. If you want a literary analysis, it's really not in the "War and Peace" category. When I'm not feeling so great about myself, my lot in life, or I'm too foggy mentally to read anything heavy, I look forward to my next fast read with my friend, Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood). I already know she's going to muck up on a squillion levels, mostly because she's unable to meet her flaws truthfully on a daily basis (she converts true information into lies, then proceeds to act upon the revised truth - over and over and over). I also know that the plot formula is basically there for all to end well, but it works so well on TV (Seinfeld is a good comparison), why not have that box of chocolates waiting there for me to dive into just when I need it most? Her character does achieve some growth over time (in the series), but is quite consistent for the most part. I love that she eventually agonizes over the predicaments she puts others in, that she has a loyal family and host of friends, and that she's going to make it through so I can reach for a new book that's a trusted, easy-read and entertains me. I can see how others are really annoyed with her character, and have concluded that she and I would not likely be bezzies in reality. It's all brain candy for me, and I'm glad it's there. Thank you Sophie Kinsella for bringing Becky into my life! I would also like to suggest to Amazon that they offer special discounts for people who write honest reviews. It's almost as if I'm providing free publicity, and it's a great marketing strategy as tons of readers would definitely write more reviews if there was an incentive. For example, who wouldn't buy the next book if they would, maybe, get them each for the same locked-in price they paid for their first Shopaholic book? That is a deal that I could not turn down, when I think of the other things I could buy with that savings.

I would recommend this book to people who want a light hearted romantic comedy. It is written beautifully by Sophie Kinsella and now I am hooked on reading the whole series! Seriously funny and Becky is such a charismatic character and has such an interesting life that you become invested in. Loved it!! 5 stars

Great, love this series of books, so soo funny! Entertaining & a great light hearted read.

My favorite novel, i gonna read next book right now

La consegna e stata velocissima. Libro e in ottimo stato. Se non lo sapevo, pensavo che sia assolutamente nuovo, davvero! Anche la prossima volta faro l'ordine da questo venditore, e stato un vero piacere!

Die Shopaholic Bücher begleiten mich seit fast einem Jahrzehnt. Ich mag die schusselige Becky, die ihren Kaufwahn nicht in den Griff bekommt, einfach. Gerade die ersten Bücher haben mir so gut gefallen, dass ich einfach weiterlesen muss, wie es mit Becky, Luke und nun neuerdings mit Minnie weitergeht. Becky und Luke sind Eltern und ihre Tochter Minnie ist mittlerweile 2 Jahre alt. Endlich sind sie aus dem Haus von Beckys Eltern ausgezogen, denn bei Luke geht es geschäftlich wieder bergauf. Die Bankenkrise ist aber noch im vollen Gange und die Familie muss eigentlich sparen. Becky kann es nicht lassen und muss ständig shoppen gehen, auch wenn sie es besser wissen müsste... Sie hatte sich auf den perfekten kleinen Shopping-Kompanion in ihrer Tochter gefreut, doch dann stellt sich heraus, dass Minnie eine Aversion gegen Läden und Konsum entwickelt hat. Wie merkwürdig!? Dabei ist Minnie an sich ein kleiner Schreihals, der immer tobt und schmollt, wenn es sein muss und der Willen durchgesetzt werden "MUSS". Ja, Becky ist ein fehlerhafter Charakter. Sie ist selbstbezogen, narzistisch, unvernünftig und unverbesserlich. Auch den Preis der besten Mutter des Jahres sollte sie eigentlich nicht gewinnen. Aber wie bei allen Shopaholic Büchern, treibt es Sophie Kinsella gerne auf die Spitze und traut sich eben eine Hauptfigur zu schaffen, der man als Leser voraus ist und über die man sich aufregen kann. Gleichzeitig empfinde ich es als witzig über eine Figur zu lesen, die einem kleinen Teil von meiner Persönlichkeit eben auch ähnelt. Wie oft erwischt man sich dabei, etwas absolut Unvernünftiges zu tun und fragt sich vielleicht im Nachhinein, ob man nur als einzige so blöd ist. Doch Becky zeigt einem, dass es sogar fiktionale Figuren gibt, die, ja, genauso blöd sind wie man selbst, Irgendwie beruhigend.