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Sophie Kinsella is not a novelist I normally chose to read, although I am well aware of her popularity in the chick-lit genre. This happened to come my way when I was looking for a quick and easy read so I decided to give it a go. I have only read one other title by her and I remember nothing at all about it, which did not bode particularly well.
It actually exceeded my expectations and turned out to be an amusing read even if the storyline was rather predictable and clichéd. There were certainly some situations that ring very true for those that hold down high powered jobs in the city in the 21st century.
The protagonist is high flying London lawyer Samantha whose work is her life 24/7 with no time for relaxation or pleasure, even her love life is time-tabled. One day after thinking she has made the biggest business mistake ever she just leaves her life behind and disappears. Somehow she finds herself accepting her job as a housekeeper, strange when she is so undomesticated. The couple that she works for Trish and Eddie Geiger are the most dreadfully stupid pair, so funny. Samantha gets herself into a tangle with her new employers, but somehow all problems are so easily overcome that she soon finds her feet, begins to enjoy life, falls in love with the gardener and solves the mystery of why she lost her job. Eventually she discovers for herself what she really wants out of life with a suitably predictable happy ending.
I admit it was better than I expected, although I will not rush to read all her other novels. If you are hopelessly undomesticated or stressed out with your career this will make you laugh and take your mind off your own problems.
As a point of interest Sophie Kinsella also writes as Madeline Wickham. I have read an enjoyed six novels written by her with this pseudonym. I can only think that is maybe because they are directed at a slightly older market?
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I now can't wait to read all her other books!
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''The story of a girl who needs to slow down.To find herself.To fall in love.And to discover what an iron is for... '' describes this book perfectly.It was refreshing to read a book not about finding love but about finding the most important relationship of all the relationship you have with yourself.Even though there is a love interest in this book it isn't what the book is about it's more about Samantha discovering who she is and what she wants out of life.A must read if you fancy something light thats not the normal predictable chick lit.This is the first book that I have read by Sophie Kinsella.Having heard rave reviews about her books I decided to give this a go and I really enjoyed it.I now can't wait to read her other books and the famous Shopaholic series!
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I LOVE THIS BOOK
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Absolutley brilliant book. As soon as you read the first page you are hooked, and will find it hard to put the book down. Its a must read!
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Laugh out Loud
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I'd never read what I'd class as a "chick lit" book before but fancied something a little light hearted to read on the beach. The Undomestic Goddess made me literally laugh out loud and I read it in the space of one day....it's a real page turner. It's a very easy and highly entertaining read and by the end I wanted to quit my own job and run away to a simpler life. I've recommended it to a few girls and they've all loved it!
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I Loved It!!
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I read this book in a day, I just couldn't put it down. I smiled, I laughed out loud, I cried! I've read Sophie Kinsella before but this is definately one of the best. I loved every page.
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