Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I had seen the movie about a year ago and wound up picking this book up at a library sale for cheap. Generally I find that I can handle a book-to-movie novel if I have seen the movie first; I am usually disappointed by a movie if I have read the book first. Unfortunately, this also makes me draw comparisons while reading the book instead of just enjoying it.
Once I got past the movie idea, I was able to enjoy the book for what it was. The character is hugely flawed but that is what the book is all about. She has an obsession with shopping. It was kind of fun, though frustrating at times, to be in her head while she was rationalizing why she just needed these things. As someone who can use logic when it comes to purchases, it was something very new to me.
I will admit that I’ve made some purchases recently that I did not need. Finishing this book sort of reminded me of my goals and what I wanted for myself financially. Certainly, I do not have an issue like Rebecca but I should still remember to crack down on myself. Splurges are all fine and dandy but in moderation.
