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 enlarge | Author: Sophie Kinsella
Publisher: The Dial Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  186 reviews
Sales Rank: 2804
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.6 x 1.3
ISBN: 0385338724
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780385338721
ASIN: 0385338724
Publication Date: February 26, 2008
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One of her best... June 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've read every Sophie Kinsella book to date - yet this one probably stands out as one of my favourites, and definitely my favourite "standalone" (i.e. not Shopaholic series) book. Surprisingly there was a lack of hype around this latest release - perhaps the chick lit market is at a breaking point, but Kinsella is one of the titans of the genre, consistently writing fun, addictive, unique books.
The 'unique' storyline this time follows the life of Lexi Smart, a twenty-something Londoner who wakes up in a hospital, believing that she ended up there after a night out with her girlfriends that culminated in a nasty fall down some stairs. It isn't long before Lexi realizes that she's actually three years older than her memory serves her - and she's actually in the hospital from a nasty car accident that erased the last three years of her memory. At first, everything in Lexi's new, seemingly fast-forwarded life is stellar - she has a hot body, has improved her little physical quirks (crooked teeth, hair), has upgraded her career, and is married to a gorgeous, wealthy real estate developer. As she struggles to remember her past, Lexi is given several rude awakenings from those she was close to - and those she had drifted from - over the last three years about how she came to be the person she is perceived to be today. Can Lexi remember her past? Does she even want to? Ahh...all will be revealed.
I loved this book because Lexi was a *lot* less hysterical than your typical Kinsella protagonist. Her emotions and frustrations were fueled by a (somewhat) legitimate situation, rather than a snowball effect of hysteria. I found her to be one of the more likable, relatable characters Kinsella has ever written, and I actually cheered for her and felt bad for her as her new life began to unravel.
Overall I would definitely recommend this book to Kinsella fans, even if you're mostly a Shopaholic reader, this is probably the most "worth-it" read from the standalone books she's written to date. Fun and fast - you'll get through this in a matter of hours or days.
Entertaining and Fun June 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A great fairy tale story about what is most important in life. Lexi wakes up in a world where she has every thing she could ever ask for, but some how that doesn't guarantee happiness. She takes an incredible journey to learn about herself and what truly matters in life. It sounds a little cliche, and perhaps it is. But it is definitely a great read. If you like challenging and obscure plots you probably won't enjoy this book. It's a simple read that every one can relate to in some way.
 Pure Reading Entertainment June 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I see that Sophie's latest has inspired quite a few readers to pen reviews. That's cool.
I won't bother with rehashing plot points, since other reviewers have covered that.
Sophie Kinsella has written a very enjoyable, very entertaining novel. Very "readable".
Has this plot been done before. Oh sure. Did I know before things happened that they were going to? A couple of times, yes. But, Sophie writes with such a breezy flair. I don't mean breezy as in light-weight. But flowing, readable prose. She never loses pacing. The story builds and flows to a smile-inducing conclusion. Her main characters are usually flawed, but lovable. I enjoy that. Their flaws are such, I don't know, recognizable human frailties/quirks that you can identify with the characters dilemmas.
I feel sure a great many readers can identify with the learning curves that come with relationships. Friends, family, lovers. Kinsella's humor is always the laugh out loud while reading sort. A very satisfying book.
Excellent June 20, 2008
This was an excellent book, the women I work with passed the book around the office and all talked about it. Sophie Kinsella is now my favorite author. I am now reading her Shopaholic series and I'm buying Can You Keep A Secret?
Won't let you down. June 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Yes, this book may have been predictable to a certain extent (the ending is, but I do not believe the middle is at all unless you are Sophie K). I must say that in the past I have not enjoyed every single one of her books, but when I read the inside cover of this one I had to buy it that day...at the cover price. I just wanted to read it. I sat down and read it all in one day and it did not disappoint in the slightest. It is witty and keeps you guessing, which is what made me not want to put it down. The characters are well-written and believable. There are sharp, little turns around every corner and it's not something that makes you fall out of your seat screaming, "OH MY LORD I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT JUST HAPPENED!" but it got a few gasps out of me. I like the way it happened, with the scenes unfolding and I would recommend this book to anyone. I have already passed it around my group of friends, whose book tastes are very, very different and each one of them have gotten something different out of this book. Very highly recommended.
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