Author : Sophie Kinsella
Publication date : September 21st 2010 by The Dial Press
Oh, I finally finish the last book, phew! What a ride! Well done, Shopaholic series, you really are one of the hardest series to rate! I know I didn't really like it during the third book, but I don't know why I kept on reading. I wasn't really into it, to be honest, still, I got my hands on Mini Shopaholic and reached the very last page!
Becky and Luke's daughter, Minnie is now two. She's wild and claim everything she likes to be hers. Becky and Luke are struggling to find a new home, but instead of getting a shelter, the chaos keeps turning up. Meanwhile Luke's birthday is coming and Becky wants to throw a surprise party. Could she handle it herself?
I cannot wait to tell you that Mini Shopaholic is very disappointing. I mean, I cannot believe it. I have invested my time to read all the books in this series and I ended up being smacked on the face (I know I'm kind of exaggerating, still I'd like to demand back my time if I could). This book is not funny at all. Yes, you read it right. I didn't even giggle or smile when I read it, somehow the book has lost its charm.
Now come to think of it, Mini Shopaholic is not about Minnie, after all. The book tells more story about Becky's effort for the surprise party. Honestly, I think "Luke's Surprise Party" would suit the book better as the tittle. Yes there's some scene about Minnie, but they're not important. I find Minnie to be unrealistic though. She's 2, but all she can say is "miiine (insert a fashion object)!" Well, I have a toddler of my own, and she speaks far better than that. A two-year-old should be able to speak in sentences, right? Minnie is 2, but she speaks like an 18- months-old (or even younger).
What I hated the most is, Becky is a liar once again. I hate it when she lies a lot. I mean, she's a mother now, what if Minnie grows up to be a liar as well. This kind of worries me, you know, even when they're just fictional characters.
And here's my favorite quote from this book (this is now a regular feature in my review so you can see the author's writing style):
, I really can't stand it, I am sorry. I am glad that it's the final book, in fact if there were really the next one, I'm sure enough not to touch it. Enough is enough. Your turn, did you bother to read the series till the very end?
More posts from Shopaholic series :
Review : Shopaholic and Baby (Shopaholic #5)
Now come to think of it, Mini Shopaholic is not about Minnie, after all. The book tells more story about Becky's effort for the surprise party. Honestly, I think "Luke's Surprise Party" would suit the book better as the tittle. Yes there's some scene about Minnie, but they're not important. I find Minnie to be unrealistic though. She's 2, but all she can say is "miiine (insert a fashion object)!" Well, I have a toddler of my own, and she speaks far better than that. A two-year-old should be able to speak in sentences, right? Minnie is 2, but she speaks like an 18- months-old (or even younger).
What I hated the most is, Becky is a liar once again. I hate it when she lies a lot. I mean, she's a mother now, what if Minnie grows up to be a liar as well. This kind of worries me, you know, even when they're just fictional characters.
And here's my favorite quote from this book (this is now a regular feature in my review so you can see the author's writing style):
‘It was after the bank went bust. We made a deal. Luke’s not buying a car and I’m not buying any new clothes. Not till October.’1 rating for Mini Shopaholic
‘But Bex.’ Suze looks really concerned. ‘Isn’t that bad for your health? I mean, isn’t it dangerous to go cold turkey? I saw this TV show once. People go shaky and have blackouts. Have you felt shaky at all?’
, I really can't stand it, I am sorry. I am glad that it's the final book, in fact if there were really the next one, I'm sure enough not to touch it. Enough is enough. Your turn, did you bother to read the series till the very end?More posts from Shopaholic series :
Review : Shopaholic and Baby (Shopaholic #5)
