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Sep 01, 2009

Angelc rated it:

Love her or hate her, Rebecca Bloomwood is possibly one of the most memorable characters in current fiction. She's so over the top and fabulous even though the poor thing really does have an addiction as bad as any other addiction-she's a shopaholic. I read the first Shopaholic book and absolutely loved how fun and fanciful the whole idea was, and Becky's romance with Luke was unexpected and sweet. However, reading the sequel, I often felt like I was reading the exact same book over again, but w More...

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Jan 12, 2009

Tammy rated it:

I am (slowly) working my way through this series and re-reading it before the movie premiers. I laughed my way through the books the first time and really got a kick out of it. And I am laughing again the second time 'round too; however, I am starting to realize that Becky is - to put it quite frankly - DUMB! Who does the things that she does? And then gets by with it? Pure dumb luck is the only thing that pulls her out of the strange and contradictory situations that this girl gets herself into More...

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Jul 11, 2008

Lanette rated it:

I tried, I really did... but I couldn't get past the first chapter... and knowing that there are, what, 3? 4? more books in the series after this... I just couldn't make myself finish it.

It's probably because I get very irritated by people who are stupid when it comes to managing their money and being irresponsible... so the fact that this dim-wit is now giving others financial advice left a bad taste in my mouth... and the fact that she had dug herself into debt again just made m More...

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Jan 04, 2009

HappyHippo rated it:

First of all... I'M NOT A CHICKLIT READER!
get that?

OK. *Most* Women love to shop.
I get that.
Why women love to shop and tend to buy something they don't actually need (useless?)
I don't get that.
Well, it's a "girl stuff" I guess and I don't wanna know :D

You see, dear, it is not true that woman was made from man's rib; she was really made from his funny bone. ~James Matthew Barrie~

That's how I felt about Becky's character More...

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Jun 15, 2007

Janna rated it:

I know I know - I hated the first one, why read the second? I actually really TRIED to like these since my friend just LOVED them and raved about them and continuously wanted to discuss them. *sigh* I wouldn't have finished if I didn't have this obsessive tendency to HAVE to finish a book I start. Our favorite whiny, self-destructive, vacuous character on a rampage in Manhatten - despite finding the "job of her dreams" she manages to be miserable. Bah. I don't think I disliked it More...

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Jul 14, 2008

Annet rated it:

Well... I am also a bit of a shopaholic and when I go on a trip, I also have big trouble selecting clothes and always end up hauling a too big and heavy suitcase to the airport.... So yeah, this topic is familiar to me. Walking into a shoeshop and having to resist taking more than one set of shoes with me out of the shop... And also, I love New York! This all made this book entertaining for me, but I have to say, on the other hand, it doesn't get any more interesting along the way and it's not r More...

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Jun 03, 2009

Oceana2602 rated it:

This is not the kind of book I usually read, but my father, fully aware of my handbag addiction, had given me one of the sequels for my birthday once, and since I recently visited Manhattan for the first time, I thought "Shopaholic Takes Manhattan" could be fun. But I found that in this book, Shopaholics shopping addiction is a bit over the top even for her, seeing that she almost becomes bankrupt twice because of it, and then sells everything she owns. I had also been hoping for more More...

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Mar 15, 2009

Katrina rated it:

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Jan 31, 2009

Christine rated it:

Rebecca Bloomwood continues her journey through Prada purses and Dolce & Gabbana shoes into a whirlwind of debt and hypocrisy. She still has her job as a financial journalist but has now become a TV personality, giving money advice to people on a morning show. If any of you remember my review of Kinsella's previous book, you may remember that I had some major issues with Bloomwood's character. She is not very likable and the humor often relies on the readers anger or frustration at the situation More...

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Jan 31, 2009

Kayla rated it:

Oddly enough, I actually liked this sequel better than the original Shopaholic book! Of course, I was annoyed that Becky didn't seem to understand that she was slipping back into old habits. I don't understand how she can pay attention to the tiniest details of certain things that she really cares about, but doesn't pick up on the sketchy people that are trying to get information from her. Suze is even more of an airhead than Becky is, unbelievably at times.

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Jan 02, 2009

Antof9 rated it:

I'm still confused about this series. I wrote this review for "Confessions of a Shopaholic", and I'm feeling a very similar one for this book.

I just don't like this girl's spending problems! They actually make my stomach hurt! It just seems like such an odd topic to write so lightly about, and I'm still disturbed by her lies! I was relieved that she was able to pay everything off in the end (just like in book 1), but still -- I don't think I like these books the way I e More...

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Oct 09, 2011

dontouchmychocolate rated it:

Off the bat, I'm yet to warm up to Rebecca Bloomwood.

I didn't connect with her in Shopaholic, or in Shopaholic & Sister (read that one before Manhattan).

You would think that with the second book, Rebecca has at least grown some or gained depth. Instead, she's the same Becky we met in Shopaholic: a pathological liar, a trait that makes her look insecure rather than pitiful.

She's still dumb, daft, dense, shallow, whiny and a hypocrite who dishes out what she More...

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Aug 18, 2011

Tania rated it:

This was a terrific, funny book. Book two of the Shopaholic series sees Becky and her boyfriend Luke moving to New York so he can set up a new office there. As expected, Becky's shopping gets out of hand again, creating disaster. It's not a complicated book at all. But that's not a bad thing -- this is a terrific book to curl up in bed with, or to take to the beach with you.

I found myself laughing out loud a great deal more than I did with the first book. Becky's attempts to sneak i More...

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Jul 29, 2011

Brina rated it:

Rebecca Bloomwood könnte nicht glücklicher sein. Im Job ist sie so erfolgreich, dass sogar die amerikanischen Fernsehsender auf sie aufmerksam geworden sind und ihr unzählige Angebote machen.
Zusammen mit ihrem Freund Luke fliegt sie nach New York, weil sich beide beruflich verändern wollen. Während Rebecca sich mit Agenten trifft, versucht Luke mühevoll, ein Zweitbüro zu eröffnen.

Doch dann scheitert alles, weil die englischen Zeitungen über Rebeccas finanzielle Lage erfahren haben More...

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Jul 29, 2011

Brina rated it:

Rebecca Bloomwood könnte nicht glücklicher sein. Im Job ist sie so erfolgreich, dass sogar die amerikanischen Fernsehsender auf sie aufmerksam geworden sind und ihr unzählige Angebote machen.
Zusammen mit ihrem Freund Luke fliegt sie nach New York, weil sich beide beruflich verändern wollen. Während Rebecca sich mit Agenten trifft, versucht Luke mühevoll, ein Zweitbüro zu eröffnen.

Doch dann scheitert alles, weil die englischen Zeitungen über Rebeccas finanzielle Lage erfahren haben More...

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Jul 29, 2011

Brina rated it:

Rebecca Bloomwood könnte nicht glücklicher sein. Im Job ist sie so erfolgreich, dass sogar die amerikanischen Fernsehsender auf sie aufmerksam geworden sind und ihr unzählige Angebote machen.
Zusammen mit ihrem Freund Luke fliegt sie nach New York, weil sich beide beruflich verändern wollen. Während Rebecca sich mit Agenten trifft, versucht Luke mühevoll, ein Zweitbüro zu eröffnen.

Doch dann scheitert alles, weil die englischen Zeitungen über Rebeccas finanzielle Lage erfahren haben More...

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Jul 26, 2011

Wendy rated it:

Becky Bloomwood is at it again in this hilarious sequel to "Confessions of a Shopaholic," the debut novel by London author Sophie Kinsella. Becky has, supposedly, cleaned up her act, paid her outstanding bills, and is off to a fresh start with her very rich boyfriend, Luke, and her great new job on TV's "Morning Coffee" as their financial expert (ironic as is seems). Becky learns that Luke is planning to move from London to New York and he wants her to go with him. Luke is to More...

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Jul 12, 2011

Meg - A Bookish Affair rated it:

I love the Shopaholic books. I've never really been a big spender myself but living vicariously through Becky Bloomwood. Even though I'm not a big spender, it definitely doesn't mean that I don't like hearing about other people's shopping exploits. Au contraire, I do very much; I just have extremely good willpower (haha)!

One of the things that I love best about these books is Becky herself. She's quirky and she makes a lot of mistakes but underneath it all, she's still easy to love. More...

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Feb 13, 2011

Helen rated it:

This was the second Kinsella book I added to my list on the back of shopaholic and sister. Like the former this book did not disappoint and I enjoyed it so much is was added to my 48 hour turnaround list. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a great light hearted read, with smiles, sadness and shopping along the journey.
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Becky has her shopping slightly more under control and her TV career is on the up. The one issue Becky has is tearing her boyfriend, Luk More...

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Apr 06, 2010

Michelle rated it:

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Sep 01, 2009

Lauren rated it:

Shopaholic Takes Manhattan By Sophie Kinsella is about a shopaholic Rebeca (becky) who just dissuaded to get rid of her debt. she works as a finical guru on tv so when her boyfriend luke asked her to move to new york she couldn't resist. She just got her debt in her grasp she starts spending bunches of money on new york fashions. soon then becomes a celerity, but rediscovers her debt in new york.

text to text connection to the first book but i think its pretty much the same although b More...

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Aug 28, 2009

Cara and Ashley rated it:

Just when I thought I would be disappointed in a sequel, Ms. Kinsella proves me wrong! This Shopaholic book is a fantastic read, and amazingly it’s even better than the first!!!
The first book introduced us, with vivacious clarity, to the funny and quite endearing protagonist Becky Bloomwood. But in this second novel, although the reader will receive more exposure to her hilarious shopping exploits, the author has narrated a completely different perspective by placing Becky in the fashion c More...

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Jul 28, 2009

Casey rated it:

Of the three Shopaholic books I've read, this was my favorite. Just as before, Becky still annoys me with her relentless shopaholic tendencies (can she literally not master any self-control?), I think she gains a bit more depth. I was thrilled to see her acting a bit more like a human being in this book. I finally felt a bit of respect for her as a character, and was a bit more able to sympathize with her.

First of all, I like that she stands up for what she believes in. Secondly, More...

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Jun 09, 2009

Tracy rated it:

Read the whole series this spring. I needed something light-hearted and funny, and these books fit the bill. What I liked about them: they made me laugh. I could identify with some of the rationalizations the character makes when buying things she doesn't really need. I loved her friendship with Suze. Her parents are a hoot, and she has a good relationship with them.

Things I didn't like: her boyfriend/husband is loaded, so after the first couple of books, there really is no co More...

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Jun 08, 2009

Wendi rated it:

Hee hee, what a delightful fluffy perfect summer read! And in only two days!! I started this book Saturday and finished it up just now. Just flew through it. Let's see if I remember anything now.

This is the second book in the Shopaholic series, following Confessions of a Shopaholic. It picks up roughly six months after Becky's ultimate debt fall and spring back up onto her feet.

She's dating Luke Brandon. She's got a permanent spot on morning telly handing out advice to p More...

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Jun 02, 2009

Vonette rated it:

It's actually a bit better than the first book, but not enough to get 4 stars from me. Though I had reservations about the first book, I decided to read the second because I've found with other series that they often get better as the storyline and characters develop (e.g. Eragon and Inkheart). Now I finally understand where some of those scenes in the movie came from! When making the movie, they blended scenes from the second book into the storyline from the first book. Obviously, they had More...

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Apr 13, 2009

Fiary rated it:

Becky ngadepin masalah hubungannya yg gak jelas dengan Luke. Bahkan di acara pernikahannya Tom Webster, Becky sampe berbohong kalau Luke memang hadir dan semua undangan mencari tau yang seperti apa sih Luke itu!

Namun semua akhirnya jelas bahkan kali ini Becky diajak Luke ke New York. Wow! Kota yang gak pernah tidur, dimana banyak butik-butik, rumah mode mewah berjejer….dan Becky kalap belanja. Dan di New York pula Becky berkenalan dengan Elinor Sherman, ibunya Luke. Seorang ibu yang m More...

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Apr 10, 2009

Steen rated it:

This book was also enjoyable although sometimes the main character gets on my nerves. I do not see why she, when talking to other people, always has to say things like "oh yes I looove that musician" or "I used to horseback ride all the time". When she is scared of horses and has never heard of that musician. I mean seriously why can you not just say the truth there instead of trying to be like everyone or whatever. Drives me nuts! And her reasoning for spending more money th More...

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Oct 28, 2010

Giannina rated it:

*Note: I finished reading this sequel at 2PM in the afternoon, but for some reason, Goodreads was down.

I just finished Shopaholic Takes Manhattan! I'd give it 3 stars. Well, now that I think about it, it was definitely interesting. I didn't get THAT annoyed with her, as compared to the first book. I could somehow understand how she felt. Designer items at 90% discount? I'm not an avid shopper, but even I can tell that that's a bargain! I felt real sorrow for Becky when she landed in More...

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Aug 21, 2011

MyTeenReads rated it:

Originally from myteenreads.blogspot.com

In this adventurous sequel to Confessions of a Shopaholic, Becky Bloomwood has it made. She has a wonderful boyfriend, a fantastic best friend, a loving and supportive family, and a career she (somewhat) likes as a finance guru on a morning TV show. And when her boyfriend announces that he’s going to New York and asks her to go with him, she finds herself in the glamour and glitz of America. There's just one tiny, tiny problem. She's in debt... More...

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