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Shopaholic Takes Manhattan (Shopaholic #2)
“This expensive, glossy world is where I’ve been headed all along. Limos and flowers; waxed eyebrows and designer clothes from Barneys. These are my people; this is where I’m meant to be.”
–Becky Bloomwood
Universally beloved by readers, Sophie Kinsella’s national bestseller, Confessions of a Shopaholic, introduced the irrepressible one-woman shopping phenomenon, Becky Bloo...more
–Becky Bloomwood
Universally beloved by readers, Sophie Kinsella’s national bestseller, Confessions of a Shopaholic, introduced the irrepressible one-woman shopping phenomenon, Becky Bloo...more
Paperback, 325 pages
Published
January 29th 2002
by Dial Press Trade Paperback
(first published 2001)
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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
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
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 me mad.
I looke...more
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 me mad.
I looke...more
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, in another word; I like her. I know that some reader (girls) really, I mea...more
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, in another word; I like her. I know that some reader (girls) really, I mea...more
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 because of the...more
it all started with a pair of clementine heels... that's right, becky bloomwood is back to her old habits again, throwing money at anything that catches her eye; especially clothes. and to make matters worse, she and luke are moving to new york city. that's right, the same new york city with saks fifth avenue and soho. which means big trouble for becky. faster than you can say j'adore dior, becky's debt reels out of control, compromising both her and Luke's jobs in the bargain.
like many of the o...more
like many of the o...more
Off the bat, I'm yet to warm up to Rebecca Bloomwood.
I didn't connect with her in Shopaholic, or in Shopaholic & Sister (I read it 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 someone to be pitied
She's still dumb, daft, dense, shallow, whiny and a hypocrite who dishes out what she can't take.
Rebecca is a...more
I didn't connect with her in Shopaholic, or in Shopaholic & Sister (I read it 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 someone to be pitied
She's still dumb, daft, dense, shallow, whiny and a hypocrite who dishes out what she can't take.
Rebecca is a...more
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 in her purcha...more
I found myself laughing out loud a great deal more than I did with the first book. Becky's attempts to sneak in her purcha...more
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
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 Manhattan,...more
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Jan 31, 2009
Christine Antonios
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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 situa...more
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.
So, yes. The whole series is about cra...more
So, yes. The whole series is about cra...more
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 expected to.
Oddly, the "f"...more
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 expected to.
Oddly, the "f"...more
While on a weekend getaway with Luke (which eventually turns into a work trip) Becky catches wind that Luke is moving to New York and he hasn’t told her yet, when at a family friends wedding everyone is questioning her as to where Luke is (of course at work) it all becomes overwhelming. But when Luke arrives everything is made ok and when Becky hears that she is invited to New York too she is thrilled to pieces she can’t wait I mean New York shopping. But only two days into the trip and huge new...more
After the experiences in Book One, one would think Becky Bloomwood would have learnt enough lessons and cut down on her addiction to shopping. Well, easier imagined than done. Our protagonist resurfaces with an even stronger pull towards the shops, building on her debts after a clean slate and eventually getting back to that twisted web of ignoring letters from the bank and feeding her 'needs', which she still finds justifications for.
After a successful article, a great follow up interview on T...more
After a successful article, a great follow up interview on T...more
Life looks good for Becky as she spouts financial advice on her TV show, finds romance with Luke, and continues to wrap her bank manager Derek Smeath around her pinkie. But when Mr. Smeath retires from Endwich Bank and Luke announces he wants to make it big in New York, big changes are literally in store for Becky.
She takes to New York like an angel to heaven, or as she so succinctly says, "These are my people. I've found my homeland." Becky has never been happier and the reader is treated to B...more
She takes to New York like an angel to heaven, or as she so succinctly says, "These are my people. I've found my homeland." Becky has never been happier and the reader is treated to B...more
"Shopaholic Abroad" is very funny and I can relate to some of Rebecca (Becky, Bex) Bloomwood's problems with shopping (after all, on a 10 week business trip to the U.K. I shopped so much I had to pay £625 in excess baggage fees). Although, in my case, it's not lilac sandals I think I need (on the other hand, I went into a shoe store on Neal Street in London with a woman on my team I was traveling with and debating if I should get some sandals and when I was doubtful she pushed me, "get them, get...more
Sophie Kinsella is one of my favorite authors, and the Shopaholic series my favorite books. . I find them witty, humorous, exciting, and so much fun to read! I personally find Becky to be the perfect blend of silly and intelligent. I find all the characters relatable and I think their flaws make them all the more endearing. Although I am definitely not a shopaholic, I could completely relate to the character and I LOVE Luke and their relationship. I get so into the stories I find myself angry or...more
Things just get better. Now that Becky has paid all of her overdrafts she’s off to a great start with her career in Morning Coffee and her blooming love life with Luke Brandon. Though she’s still having trouble controlling her spending even with the help of her bestfriend, Suze. Nothing could stop her from shopping which kind of got out of hand during her two week stay with Luke in New York. Everything seems to be going great. They both had a budding success in their own fiels; Luke in PR, Rebec...more
After having finished the first in this series, I realized I had the second book in my bookshelf as well. As much as I couldn't stand the character of Rebecca, I was interested to see how the author would handle the character after she'd payed off her debt. After all, paying a bill does not cure one of stupidity. Sure enough, Kinsella did a brilliant job making Rebecca as idiotic, neurotic and unlikable as before. What struck me in the first book was hammered home in the second--Rebecca is a com...more
This was pretty similar to the first book in the series. Becky has a shopping problem and gets into trouble. The main difference is she goes on a trip to New York City, where she does her crazy shopping.
It was okay. It was a quick, light read. I get a little bored sometimes when she is shopping. Sometimes it's funny and I can relate to the way she rationalizes things. I wouldn't say I'm a shopaholic but I do buy things I don't need sometimes. I'm especially bad with books. Almost everywhere that...more
It was okay. It was a quick, light read. I get a little bored sometimes when she is shopping. Sometimes it's funny and I can relate to the way she rationalizes things. I wouldn't say I'm a shopaholic but I do buy things I don't need sometimes. I'm especially bad with books. Almost everywhere that...more
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 und zerreissen...more
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 und zerreissen...more
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 und zerreissen...more
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 und zerreissen...more
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 und zerreissen...more
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 und zerreissen...more
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 totally obsessed with...more
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. While I did...more
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. While I did...more
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.
The Plot
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, Luke away fro...more
The Plot
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, Luke away fro...more
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Sep 01, 2009
Lauren
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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 becky kind of...more
text to text connection to the first book but i think its pretty much the same although becky kind of...more
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Madeleine Wickham (born 12 December 1969) is a bestselling British author under her pseudonym, Sophie Kinsella. Educated at New College, Oxford, she worked as a financial journalist before turning to fiction. She is best known for writing a popular series of chick-lit novels. The Shopaholic novels series focuses on the misadventures of Becky Bloomwood, a financial journalist who cannot manage her...more
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