What a hilarious book. Didn't want the book to end as it was non-stop laughter all the way through. Becky is quite the character and is so addicted to shopping - nothing stops her.
A very well written book - a MUST read for sure.

When Becky is shopping in Confessions of a Shopaholic, you can relate to how it is that she is feeling in each situation. I think that most people have been there in their lives where there is that one item that they just feel that they must have. I know that I related to her, in some of the situations that she has been in throughout the book. When Becky is trying to get away from her bill collectors and Derek Smeath, you realise that she goes to extreme measures and it kinda makes you feel a bit better about yourself, all while you are laughing at her and the scenerios in the book.

Becky works in the financial industry, but her love is spending money. Especially, on an item that is on sale. As her life is going - she is in debt, not just a little, but a lot. And has this avoidance issue with anyone trying to collect. As life has, it is easier to give advice then to take it. See if she takes her own medicine of financial advice to get her out of debt or will she succumb to bankruptcy

I loved this book. It was very humorous, and kept me interested right from the first page.

Although many may say that they hate Becky, I love her. I think the way she convinces herself everything will work out is completely hilarious. I love her state of mind or not worrying and trying to act completely cool when she knows something is going wrong.

funny, quick, easy read.

This book is the kind of book that you are embarssed to say you read and absolutely loved it. I thought this book was so funny. I loved every word of this book and would recommend it for someone who is looking for a light read and a pick me up.

Working as a Financial Journalist with zero interest to her, Rebecca Bloomwood (aka Becky) lives her daily life in a dream world. She ignores the letters of demand from Credit Cards and provides unimaginative excuses to her bank to avoid meeting with them. She believes that everything will sort its self out and goes shopping. With a need to purchase anything that is on sale, Becky's debts continue to grow while she offers financial advice to the Average Joe. Her advice is mostly snippets of information that she has researched for one article or another. Not fully understanding the consequences and responsibilities of giving advice until her lacking information causes some family friends to lose out on a large windfall. Jumping into action, Becky aims to right her wrongs.

Luckily for Becky, things do start to work out by the end of the book. In a manner of speaking.

I recommend this book for anyone who likes easy reading and humorous books.

"OK. DON'T PANIC. Don't panic. It's only a VISA bill. It's a piece of paper; a few numbers. I mean, just how scary can a few numbers be?" I've been here before (in fact I've just found myself here again), I'm sure you've been here before, perhaps all of the western world has been in the shoes of Rebecca "Becky" Bloomwood, except maybe your shoes were not Jimmy Choo's. This novel was recommended to me by my friend aka "all I ever read is chick lit material" and after I gave in with The Devil Wears Prada (which was also her suggestion) I was hesitant to start this book which also looked quite shallow, but instead what I found was a great read and confidence in my friend's suggestions once again.

The novel starts off with a series of collection notices, which introduces the main character; it's a smart way to introduce a novel and to introduce us to the utterly charming Rebecca Bloomwood. We know that she's flawed and in major debt and has a serious shopping problem, without even meeting the main character. Becky at the age of 25 has found herself in major debt with overdrafts, credit cards and store credits all building up to catastrophe. Ironically, Becky works full time as a financial journalist. She lives in a swanky flat in London with her socialite best-friend, Suze, and she's often late with the rent. Her spending habits are outrageous; this is a girl who spends £1000 in shoes alone. The main characters are all flawed in some way except for the perfect, dashing, (predictable) Luke Brandon, owner of Brandon Communications, whom Becky meets while trying to buy a scarf for £125 and embarrassing herself when she finds out that all of her credit cards are maxed and she has only £100 in cash thus borrowing money from Luke. Throughout the novel we see her spiral into deeper debt and battle with her addiction to shopping.

This novel strikes a cord in my heart for I feel at times I am Becky Bloomwood myself. Spending dollars I don't have on pens and pretty notepaper, books and hats and especially CLOTHES. The main character is easy to relate to and you almost feel guilty for enjoying her debt and the fact that she's not as perfect as she seems. Her logic is lacking but her closet definitely isn't; I often found myself envious of this fictional character and her ability to hold her head up high while she asks for more money on her overdraft while battling with Luke Brandon on TV, not to mention her massive closet.

The novel is what it is and doesn't shy away from that or try to discourage you from the fact that this is a novel about shopping. You know what the plot line is about from the title alone. It's realistic, witty and charming and just good fun. The narration is okay, the tone light-hearted, the language: adequate, but Kinsella never wished to win a Booker Prize for this novel, it's supposed to be a fun read and fun it was indeed. So go ahead and pick up a copy of this book and don't be afraid to "Charge it" after all that's what Becky would do!

P.S.: there are like 5 books to this series… doesn't Kinsella get tired of writing? She's the next Danielle Steel or Nora Roberts (both of which I can't stand by the way).

This book was so funny, I couldn't stop laughing! The best book I read in a long time!!!

I decided to read this book after I watched the movie, I really like the movie so I thought book must be good as well. I was really surprised to find out how much they changed in the movie but was still happy I read the book because this book is just sooo entertaining. Both the movie and the book are really funny!!

You must buy this book. It's not a desire, you need it, it's essential. This is like the way of living of Becky. This book was incredibly funny, Becky is so carefree about all that it's pathetic but soo funny. She didn't mind lying because she don't even realise she is doing it. Anyways it's an awsome book, I couldn't stop reading it...and laughing.

when i first started reading the book i wasn't all that into it. i pushed myself to read on & am i ever glad i did. this book was a good laugh on work life, personal life and romance. the way shopping is mixed in just makes it so much better. i'd recommend this book to anyone!

I picked up this book because the movie was coming out and I like to read the books first. I found the main character highly annoying, because I know no one who has that little self control. This book does have some fun moments but they are surrounded by Becky's extreme stupidity that is highly annoying. The movie is way better then the book in this case.

Pretty decent book. I really enjoyed the story and the comic relief after reading God knows how many romance novels straight. The plot is pretty realistic...I can relate to the situation, but not quite to the extent of maxing out my credit cards and ignoring the bills. Also, I found it that the main character is quite ditzy, which sort of deterred me from reading this book. But nonetheless it was great. I want to watch the movie just to see how it compares.

Does that say anything?
One. Hour.

Like, I'm normally a fast reader. But I'm not THAT fast. This book was just so great. The style of writing was good, the characters were interesting, and I found myself being sucked into the plot. I saw a lot of myself in Becky, which at times scared me (I've done crazy things to avoid facing money problems, too!) and made me laugh.

If you liked the movie, read the book. It's better. Or, read the book anyways. It's just good.

i just got this book but all the people i know say its great so cant wait to read it

So after putting off reading this book for so long I'm kicking myself! It was great ( like all Sophie Kinsella books) I couldn't stop laughing at parts. It scary how real to life a lot of the book was, People in dept don't notice until it's almost too late. This book is a feel good read, I can't wait to see the movie!

This is a perfect book for those of you who love to shop because you can relate to so much of the things that happen in this book. It's funny and easy to read - meaning that you don't have to think to hard.

....I really hated the ending. I mean it had no ending, it just stopped. Overall it was a really good book and had me laughing the whole way through. I am planning on seeing the movie once it comes out and I would definitely recommend the book!