Confessions of a Shopaholic (Shopaholic, No 1)
by Sophie Kinsella

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Book Reviews of Confessions of a Shopaholic (Shopaholic, No 1)

Book Review: Charge it!
Summary: 4 Stars

There's something so validating about a character that spews out in black-and-white what half of us think but can't admit. "I honestly feel as though this piece of paper has nothing to do with me. Perhaps, if I carelessly let [this bill] drop down on the floor behind my computer, it will disappear. The cleaners will sweep it up and I can claim I never got it. They can't charge me for a bill I never received, can they?" Anyone who has ever anguished over their bulging credit account or fantasized about a computer glitch wiping the slate clean will feel a kinship with Becky, and anyone who hasn't will be humored by a glance inside this turmoil.

To fix her sticky situation Becky goes through a series of self-improvement adventures, each designed to either "make more money" or "cut back" her spending. Of course she's doomed to repeat history no matter what idea she tries, and we, the readers, enjoy a good chuckle at her attempts.

Every good story ends with a distinct feeling of closure, and Kinsella doesn't disappoint. I'll admit I was afraid that Becky would find the easy way out (by winning the lottery or falling into a high-paying job), but the irony continues when a financial blunder she makes in the fourth chapter of the book turns out to be the story that brings her fame, financial freedom and a little romance.

I really enjoyed reading this book. The supporting characters are believable and detailed. Kinsella gives no physical description of Becky at all, so I was able to plug in any features I wanted without feeling like I was messing up the character she intended. I'm sticking with four stars for two reasons: (1) It's pretty predictable for the most part. There were a couple surprises for humor's sake that left me giggling, but as a whole we knew where this story was going. (2) If you've read Bridget Jones's Diary then this story line will be strangely familiar.

Summary of Confessions of a Shopaholic (Shopaholic, No 1)

In theory anyway, the world of finance shouldn't be a mystery to Rebecca, since she writes for a magazine called Successful Saving. Struggling with her spendthrift impulses, she tries to heed the advice of an expert and appreciate life's cheaper pleasures: parks, museums, and so forth. Yet her first Saturday at the Victoria and Albert Museum strikes her as a waste. Why? There's not a price tag in sight.

It kind of takes the fun out of it, doesn't it? You wander round, just looking at things, and it all gets a bit boring after a while. Whereas if they put price tags on, you'd be far more interested. In fact, I think all museums should put prices on their exhibits. You'd look at a silver chalice or a marble statue or the Mona Lisa or whatever, and admire it for its beauty and historical importance and everything--and then you'd reach for the price tag and gasp, "Hey, look how much this one is!" It would really liven things up.

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