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At the age of eighteen, in that first golden Oxford summer, Milly was up for anything. Rupert and his American lover, Allan, were an important part of her new, exciting life, so when Rupert suggested to her that she and Allan should get married to keep Allan in the country, Milly didn’t hesitate.
Ten years later, Milly is a very different person and engaged to Simon—who is wealthy, serious, and believes her to be perfect. Milly’s secret history is lock… More >>
#1 by M. Moore on June 21, 2010 - 4:18 am
To be honest this book does not come close to Sophie’s previous books. It’s lacks the witt and charm that her Shopaholic Series produced. I struggled to get into the characters and really found it drab.
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by Jessica S. Luber on June 21, 2010 - 6:52 am
This book was shipped to me in great time! I ordered and received the book in less than a week. The book was in perfect shape!
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Monique Garrett on June 21, 2010 - 9:13 am
It’s interesting to me how an author can stereotype. The born-again Christians in this book are portrayed as rigid, holier-than-thou, and judgemental. Not to mention being fearful of gay people, which is just ridiculous. Christians, as far as I know, are not afraid of gay people. The Christians I know are loving, accepting human beings who honestly believe Jesus died to save them just like everyone else. They know they shouldn’t point fingers because no one in this world is perfect, including them. It’s portrayals like this that create anti-Christian attitudes in those who don’t know any better and that’s truly a shame.
Otherwise I enjoyed the story and the two unexpected twists. I would have given this story a higher rating had it not been for the one-dimensional portrayal of Christians.
Rating: 3 / 5
#4 by FoodieGirl on June 21, 2010 - 9:22 am
While I’ve read every one of Wickhams books – including all the Sophie Kinsella. I must say this isn’t my favorite, nor is it the worst. In true Wickham fashion you have the main character who like a lot of us out there, put off what needs to be done until it’s almost too late. While there were parts that made me laugh, there were sections I wish I could jump into the book and slap a few characters. Easy read and recommended for any Chick-Lit lover.
Rating: 3 / 5
#5 by Heather A. Buettner on June 21, 2010 - 9:35 am
I bought the first Shopaholic book when it came out in the UK as The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic and thought it was hilarious. I’ve been following Sophie/Madeline ever since, and feel like her topics are growing up at just about the same pace I am. I can see why some people who are expecting more of the Shopaholic fun to be disappointed by this, but that’s why she writes with two names – these Madeline Wickham books are always more thoughtful and slightly darker.
Anyway, I loved it. I loved the twists and turns, I loved the characters, and I loved all the different perspectives she writes from. It’s still a fun book, don’t get me wrong. It’s not all serious. Just deals with more real issues than the Shopaholic books. The story and characters have more depth.
Still, I read it on a flight and it was a wonderful way to pass four hours. I really hope Madeline Wickham sticks around for a long time!
Rating: 5 / 5