Confessions of a Shopaholic: A Novel (Shopaholic, #1)

by Sophie Kinsella

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher and Love Your Life comes “a hilarious tale . . . hijinks worthy of classic I Love Lucy episodes . . . too good to pass up.” (USA Today)

“Sophie Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter.”—Jojo Moyes, author of The Giver of Stars and The Last Letter from Your Lover

Becky Bloomwood has a fabulous flat in London’s trendiest neighborhood, a troupe of glamorous socialite friends, and a closet brimming with the season’s must-haves. The only trouble is, she can’t actually afford it—not any of it. Her job writing at Successful Saving magazine not only bores her to tears, it doesn’t pay much at all. And lately Becky’s been chased by dismal letters from the bank—letters with large red sums she can’t bear to read. She tries cutting back. But none of her efforts succeeds. Her only consolation is to buy herself something . . . just a little something.
 
Finally a story arises that Becky actually cares about, and her front-page article catalyzes a chain of events that will transform her life—and the lives of those around her—forever.

Praise for Sophie Kinsella and Confessions of a Shopaholic
 
“Kinsella’s Bloomwood is plucky and funny. . . . You won’t have to shop around to find a more winning protagonist.”—People

“If a crème brûlée could be transmogrified into a book, it would be Confessions of a Shopaholic.”—The Star-Ledger

“A have-your-cake-and-eat-it romp, done with brio and not a syllable of moralizing. . . . Kinsella has a light touch and puckish humor.”—Kirkus Reviews

• ISBN10: 0440241413
• ISBN13: 9780440241416
• Publish Date: 4 November 2003 (first published 3 March 1999)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Dell
• Edition: International edition
• Format: Paperback (US Mass Market)
• Pages: 368
• Language: English

Reviews

[Nessa Luna]

Lately, I'd been thinking about the books I read when I was a kid/teen, and I thought about maybe rereading a couple of them to see if they held up to my love for them. Confessions of a Shopaholic is one of them. My mum read the entire series and I often borrowed books from her because they looked interesting. Now I already knew going into this book that I wouldn't love it, because I have realised in the last ten years that contemporary (and more specifically contemporary romance) just isn't my thing. Still, I wanted to reread this book because I have access to the entire series, and they might be nice to read in between all the 'big' books I usually pick up.

I have to admit this book only got three stars for nostalgia sake if I had read this book for the first time this year I probably would have ended up with maybe a 2 or 2.5 star. I just don't love this book as much as I guess I did years ago. I hated Becky as a main character, she was just so annoying and very judgy over other people. I loved her daydreaming about a better life, though, because I do that all the time, but other than that I just got annoyed by her every time.

I fully understand shopping is a proper addiction and people go bankrupt every day because they just can't stop buying, but Becky just overdid it in my opinion. I mean sure, you can say something about me buying too many books, but at least I buy them with my actual money and don't put it all on a credit card I have no intention of paying off.

Oh well, at least the book is entertaining and I did also kind of enjoy the movie (might rewatch it soon, just cuz I can).

[kymmiejournals]

When I shop, the world gets better, and the world is better, but then it’s not, and I need to do it again.



Sometimes I want to scream at Becky, JUST STOP SPENDING! because she keeps pushing herself to purchase until all her cards are declined and nothing is left. The story doesn’t teach us how to be materialistic and how it is okay to purchase just because it will turn out okay in the end and we’ll still have a happy ending. Nope. That’s just being optimistic, but in reality, before you reach your happy ending, you need to face your fears (in her case, it’s the bills) and consequences (constant notification and reminders through phone and emails about her debt and personal intervention of Derek Smeath)





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[Ashley]

It had some fun moments, but Rebecca wasn't always likable. She could be SO STUPID! I just wanted to smack her a bit. Also I never really felt the love interest. It wasn't exactly the focus of the story, but it popped in and out like two times and I just never got into it. I didn't see any chemistry there.

But the story was a little fun and had some good moments.

I think I have to say that I like the movie more though lol. (I was surprised by how different they where.)

[boghunden]

Wow. I had no expectations about this book, but I liked the movie. When I first started reading the pages almost turned by themself. I loved this book and I'm excited to read the next Shopaholic books.

[Eve1972]

Funny and a quick read!!