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    The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic

    Written by Sophie Kinsella

    Narrated by Emily Gray

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    About this audiobook

    On the face of it, Rebecca Bloomwood has it all. Confident, single and happily living in Fulham, she's a financial journalist who spends her days writing articles advising other people on the importance of budgeting and prudent investment.

    Her private life is a different story though; Rebecca manages her own finances in a way that would make most of her readers' hair curl. For Rebecca is a woman on a mission - she just can't stop spending.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherW. F. Howes Ltd
    Release dateDec 1, 2012
    ISBN9781471225536
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    The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic
    Author

    Sophie Kinsella

    Sophie Kinsella has written a number of bestsellers, including the Shopaholic series, Twenties Girl, Remember Me?, The Undomestic Goddess, and Can You Keep a Secret? Confessions of a Shopaholic was made into a major motion picture starring Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy. Born in London, she studied at New College, Oxford. She lives in London with her husband and family.

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    Reviews for The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic

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    • 4/5
      Rebecca Bloomwood certainly is a character! lol! One moment you like her, then you think she's silly, then she's annoying, egotistical ... and then she's adorable, hilarious and selfless. It was a joy, being in the mind of this shopaholic!
    • 4/5
      A fun, quick girlie read perfect for a pyjamas-and-pizza kind of day. It was quite amusing, it was ditzy, ridiculous, romantic, and completely fluffy. I didn't like it anywhere near as much as 'The Undomestic Goddess' (my favourite Kinsella so far) but perhaps that's because I'm definitely not the stereotypical clothes-and-makeup girlie shopper. I thought the fixing of all Becky's money problems was a little TOO convenient, even allowing for the chick lit thing, and I'd have liked a little more romance and a little less bimbo... but ultimately it is a well written little novel and I found myself carried along quite nicely in spite of my lack of shopping expertise!
    • 3/5
      It's funny, irreverent and fun (and quick) to read. But it's not just chick lit per se; it tackles the very real problem of credit card debt and the emotional and personal reasons behind maxing out your cards. Very timely, and very real.

      Many people will be able to relate to this and hopefully while laughing at Becky's antics, also see that it is a real problem and look for ways to avoid and/or solve it.

    • 1/5
      I hated this book! Rather than a light and amusing read as I was expecting, this story really wound me up. It's basically the story of a selfish young woman who can't grow up and runs up massive debts and then it doesn't really matter anyway because, guess what, a millionaire falls in love with her! An unlikeable character in a story with no real plot - you're never in any doubt how it will end. A very disappointing read.
    • 4/5
      The twenty something main character is shallow, self absorbed and suffers from slight delusions of granduer. Her shopping addiction feeds her self worth and drains her bank account and yet, we like her because we've all be there at some point. Better than I expected. The book was very Bridgette Jones like but the main character wasn't quite as love starved. The path to the happy ending had a few nice twists as well, though I'm not sure what the chances are of a financial journalist dating two different multi-millionare bachelors in a very short time, the book was fun nonetheless.
    • 2/5
      At best, this is a light, fun beach read. But .. this is the most irritatingly immature "heroine" I've ever come across.I actually tried the second book and just could not finish. I don't understand the legions of fans nor the continued series.
    • 3/5
      I confess. I found this pretty captivating. The materialism and the whole shopping mentality doesn't resonate with me at all but the book was well-written and so humorous that it kept me enthralled as a book-on-tape during a couple long car rides. I really liked it and now, about 6 months later, I can still remember it! That's longevity for a light, frivolous read.
    • 3/5
      First let me say that the only reason I read this book was because my ultimate goal is to read every book I own. With that said, I did enjoy the read as pure guilty entertainment. The main character is an addicted shopper and pathological liar, so her story can be very humorous at times. I must admit that her lifestyle and actions stressed me out at times, but it makes my wonder if that is my issue or the character's issue. I like how her immediate problems were solved by the end of the story. There are at least a few more books in this series and I am comfortable knowing that I will read them all at some point.
    • 4/5
      Damn. I really did not want to read or like this book, simply because I knew it was a chick lit novel to the nth degree. I thought it was going to be so sweet it hurt my teeth. I can't remember what finally triggered me to start this series, but I'm glad I did! The main character, Rebecca, is ridiculous in a heart of gold/cant help but love her way. Sometimes I found myself rolling my eyes and the stuff she pulled, but it always manages to work out. True, it is the very definition of a chick lit novel, but I enjoyed it and will read the rest!
    • 5/5
      This is the book that started my obsession with Becky Bloomwood and Luke Brandon. I've loaned this book out more than any other. Hilarious! And I do NOT like shopping.
    • 4/5
      This story is about a girl who likes to shop. And shop, and shop, and shop! Only problem is that she can't afford any of it. And girl is not about the cheap stuff either! She wants the beautiful and name brand. She wants people to look at her and notice the things she has. In a way, the first part of this book is very sad. She is drowning in debt, she has no real focus in life, she has debt collectors hunting her down, and she is just generally missing something in life. That is where shopping comes in. She shops to fill that void in her life. She tries to quit cold turkey. She tries making more money. Nothing seems to work out for her. It's only after she discovers something important, and that means something to her, does she start to really grow up and make some changes in her life. I hate to admit that I saw a lot of this character in myself. We do a lot of the same kind of things like shopping to cheer ourselves up, or flipping from one thing to another to another that we want to do with our lives, or even just the fact that she makes all these plans and figures out how the whole rest of her life will play out because of this new plan just to either change her mind or something not work out and then it is time for an entirely new life plan.
    • 3/5
      I usually love all of Sophie Kinsella's books but I had already seen the movie of this and its just very slow and repetitive. The best part was the ending.
    • 4/5
      I’m glad that this was not the first book I read by Sophie Kinsella. Although it was enjoyable, I do not think it was her best work. I will probably continue the series as I am curious about the characters, but I definitely enjoy her newer books better. I know I’m extremely late coming in on the series but I think that’s beneficial since I’ve been able to read more stuff by her and I know she writes better books-Without the whiny, spoiled characters.
    • 5/5
      A hilarious start to the Shopaholic series; I am good and hooked now. Kinsella's usual wit and storytelling skills shine through this book as usual - I can't wait to pick up the second book!
    • 3/5
      I almost didn't finish this book. I kept hoping the story would feel more realistic so the protagonist would be more relatable. The premise of Rebecca working as a financial "expert" with no actual education seemed incredulous. Although the story is meant to be humorous, I honestly couldn't find humor with her extreme financial difficulties until I was over half way through the book. I felt like some one should be providing an intervention for her! The ending of this novel did pave the way for the other books in the series. I am looking forward to reading more about Rebecca as her character developed more "dimension" for me towards the end.
    • 3/5
      At first I thought I would hate the book, it seemed to be so repeatative of the type of story line of the Devil Wears Prada. But I actually liked the book, and am willing to read more of the serious. It made me think about how I don't want to get into the troubles that Becky Bloomwood got into with her shopaholic ways. Boy, could i really do that, but thank goodness there is a person such as Matt in my house.

      But, I also learned that Becky when she does hit rock bottom bounces to so much of a higher level that it is all good in the end and makes you want to live more of your life not just being stagnant but reaching to your best potential. Hummm,I wonder what that is!?
    • 3/5
      3.5 stars for it's occasional fun and wit, as I couldn't help but laugh at the character's outrageous excuses to go shopping at times. The voiceover for the audiobook was especially great, a perfect choice for the character. The storyline, however, lost its momentum in places ... things just a bit too monotonous. I did find pleasure in the ending and would have enjoyed hearing more about the hunk she ended up with.
    • 5/5
      Re-read this for the zillionth time. While some of Kinsella's later books are more nuanced, the throwback appeal of this, the first of her books that I read, is very strong.
    • 5/5
      This book was hilarious and absolutely adorable! Sophie Kinsella is a great author.
    • 3/5
      Confessions of a Shopaholic was certainly a charming and entertaining book to read. In this first installment in the popular series, Rebecca Bloomwood, a finance journalist for a respectable magazine, has a keen eye for fashion and a strong attraction to sales. She is a shopaholic in every sense of the word; whether she is celebrating or trying to drown her sorrows, Rebecca finds comfort and relaxation in shopping. With the bank and credit card companies hot on her heels, Rebecca tries a variety of methods to resolve her growing financial woes, fumbling and falling back into old habits each step of the way. Rebecca is a fun and interesting character but her imagination and creative solutions all too often get her into deeper trouble. I found myself slapping my forehead in disbelief at Rebecca's antics and laughing out loud at the same time. I actually thought the book had a good lesson to be learned underneath the lightness of the entire story; however, the fairy tale ending dampened any deeper meaning that might have been there to begin with. This was an enjoyable reading experience overall.
    • 4/5
      I really liked book. It was funny and serious. Best of both worlds.
      I have yet to see the film, so I can't compare the two.

      I think I related to her a lot. That's why I got attached to the main character.

      I'm glad everything started to work out in the end, makes it seem like you could get your own life back on track after drowning in so much debt.
    • 3/5
      Lightweight, breezy (although tedious in the endless shopping, bank statements, & finance details)mix of over-spending, high and low finance, champagne, fun foods, and off-beat romance.
    • 2/5
      I understood how she felt, the author described the shopping frenzy so well, but I couldn't like Rebecca Bloomwood! And Luke seems like an asshole throughout the book. I prefer the movie actually!!
    • 5/5
      This is so great and so funny! Too bad I didn't know about these books before. More mindless entertainment, and British mindless entertainment to boot.
      I thought I would just add a word of caution. If you are anything like me, you may begin to go around saying things you don't normally say upon reading this book, like "Do excuse me, but I need to go to the loo", and your family will think you have gone mad.
    • 3/5
      When I first noticed this book in bookstores around 2003, I was such a newbie to Chick Lit, I actually thought it might be Self-Help :o) I had somehow passed over Chick Lit up till then, and Confessions of a Shopaholic was the first one I read.I won't summarize the plot again, as Becky has a lot of reviews here & I think we all know her story by now.Although Becky as a character is one of the most slap-worthy chick-lit heroines I've ever read about, I have to admit I enjoyed the book and read it 4 or 5 times before "releasing" it on BookCrossing, where I was a member at the time. I bought a replacement copy just this January, and must admit that, 10 years later, Becky drove me mad even faster than she did the first time.Tells whoppers all day long. Can't do her job properly to save her life. Tells her parents her long-suffering bank manager is a stalker (I think that's too serious an accusation to use in a "fun" way even in a book as ridiculous as this). Gets angry when she thinks everyone treats her like a joke. Hey, Becky! If you don't want people to think you're a joke, stop telling incredible lies, get serious about your career, and stop engineering the idiotic self-inflicted dramas that keep backfiring on you. Open your bank statements and bills. Stop thinking you don't have to pay them if you drop them behind your desk or throw them in a dumpster.But if Becky did all that, this book wouldn't be the breezy champagne bubble read that it is. Just take it as you find it, try not to scream, and read something else if girls like Becky make you want to commit mayhem!
    • 3/5
      Very cute! I love Becky and her character development in this book. I'm excited to read more of the series.
    • 5/5
      Loving it so far! It makes me laugh out loud.
    • 4/5
      Funny easy read!
    • 4/5
      Not looking for deep? This book is just good fun, It's pure escapism. I have read the whole series and I am currently reading her latest addition to the series, "Shopaholic to the Stars". The series is great to read before bed. Long day? Read this and have happy thoughts and dreams.
    • 4/5
      Becky is a financial reporter, but is bored by her job. It also doesn't pay well. But, she loves to shop, so is in over her head when she can't pay the bills and ignores the letters from the bank and from Visa. I'm not much of a shopper myself, so I wasn't sure what I was going to think of this book. I ended up really enjoying it! I went back and forth on whether or not I liked Becky. I think it was more that I didn't like some (or many!) of the things she did. But, I still really enjoyed the story. Lucky for me, it was also quick to read. I already have the second book in the series, and considering how much I enjoyed it, I will definitely continue on.