So, I have never read anything that would be classified as "chick lit," but I think I may be a fan. At least, I enjoyed Sophie Kinsella's The Undomestic Goddess.
Samantha Sweeting has devoted her whole life to being a lawyer and she is great at what she does. She has no life outside of the office, carrying her BlackBerry everywhere, and her idea of a balanced diet is pizza and Chinese food (anything she can order for delivery). She hasn't had a vacation in 2 years and put in around 200 office hours this month. Now, at 29, she is up for a position as a partner in one of the best law firms in London. At least, until she realizes she has made a huge mistake that will erase any chance of being a partner. In shock, she walks out, catches the first train and ends up in the middle of nowhere and soon finds herself employed as a housekeeper, of all things.
This story is fluffy and amusing. I enjoyed reading it so much that I didn't set it down until I finished it. Kinsella's writing is easy to read and enjoy - a perfect book for a slow day or a bit of relaxation.
Rating: 4.5
Saturday, February 9, 2008
The Undomestic Goddess
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I am not a chick-lit reader either and for some reason Kinsella has touched my "inner-chick". :) I am up-to-date on her Shopaholic series and have read one other. I think I may put this on the fluff list, so I'm prepared when I need some fun. Thanks for the review!
I wasn't sure I was going to be a fan but it seems to be something I can enjoy when my brain needs some down-time. Are the Shopaholic books good?
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