Synopsis:
Becky Bloomwood has what most twenty-five-year-olds only dream of: a 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. Still, how can she resist that perfect pair of shoes? Or the divine silk blouse in the window of that ultra-trendy boutique? But lately Becky's been chased by dismal letters from Visa and the Endwich Bank- letters with large red sums she can't bear to read- and they're getting ever harder to ignore. She tries cutting back; she even tries making more money. 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 those around her- forever.
My Review:
Confessions of a Shopaholic was my first foray into the Chick Lit genre and I've never looked back. Becky Bloomwood has not shortage of flaws, but Kinsella writes her beautifully, so you can't help but love her.
I was actually sucked into Becky's life and felt the same emotions. The plot is deeper than I expected and has ties to the real world; maybe more now than when it was originally published.
P.S. If you've seen the movie you should still check out the book (especially if you didn't like the movie).
* * * * * 5/5 Stars
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