I rarely read a book after having seen the film, as knowing how it will end takes some of the allure away from the story for me, however knowing that film adaptations are often rather different (My Sister's Keeper - Jodi Picoult being one that springs to mind) I decided to give the book a chance.
One day later and several laughs I closed the final page of a truly brilliant read. Maybe it is safe to say this book is not one for the boys, but fans of Kinsella rarely are!
Reading Rebecca Bloomwood's compulsive, crazy story gave me in plain black and white a scarily accurate description of how we feel entering shops, buying new things, the feeling we get, the buzz and then....the guilt. Can I afford it? Did I really need it? (Usually no and no!!)
Rebecca is in debt and to cheer herself up, rather than facing the situation she continues on her journey merrily filling her bags with shiny new things along the way. Her interaction with the other equally vivid and vibrant characters and her mishaps along the way are very funny, making the book hard to put down.
Although it is written in a fun a frivolous way there is a strong message for all us girls who like to shop. Moderation, and sensible spending!!
8/10
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