The romance is not overdone at all, in fact its not too big a part of the story. Sep 07, 2017 my not so perfect life is one of my favorites by her so far, and made me want to reread some of the others. In my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella, growing up on a farm in. Buy my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella from waterstones today. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella this girl. Advance praise for my not so perfect life katie is a winning heroine. Sophie kinsella is fluent in humour, and her books whisk me away to a happy place. My not so perfect life, has the sort of heroine that sophie kinsella nails every time young, zany girl that is equal part mess and equally adorable. Everywhere katie brenner looks, someone else is living the life she longs for, particularly her. My not so perfect life characters takenbyalex stories. Sophie kinsella introduces her new book, my not so perfect life.
Part one is how she struggles with breaking free from her parents structure and trying to find herself and who she really wants to be. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella overdrive. Download my not so perfect life audiobook by sophie. My not so perfect life has been one of my most surprisingly good reads this year and also one of the most hilarious books ive read ever the panini and vedari incidents had me wiping tears of laughter. Kinsella creates characters that are wellrounded, quirky, and a complete joy to. Feb 09, 2017 my not so perfect life, has the sort of heroine that sophie kinsella nails every time young, zany girl that is equal part mess and equally adorable. A young woman learns that a perfect life isnt always what it seems as she attempts to move on from a dramatic firing by working at her familys farm. When katie brenner is fired from her dream job in advertising in london, shes desperate to get away from her mad boss demeter, and her crush, alex, who she thought shared her feelings of adoration but didnt.
A delightful and charming story that will appeal to. Ok, so the truth is that she rents a tiny room with no space for a wardrobe, has a hideous commute to a lowly admin job, and the life she shares on. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Part love story, part workplace drama, this sharply observed novel is a witty critique of the. She has to move home to somerset, where she helps her dad with his new glamping business. Still, kinsella knows how to make her readers happy. Indeed, the first chapter or so consists of notveryexciting character introduction and stage setting. Now she returns with all of the wit, warmth, and wisdom that are the hallmarks of her bestsellers to spin this fresh, modern story about presenting the perfect life when the reality is far from the truth. Sophie kinsellas books always make me smile and no matter what the heroine endures, i know i am guaranteed a happy ending with the tall handsome most of the time rich hero. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella culturefly. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella goodreads.
Click to read more about my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella. My not so perfect life katie brenner has the perfect life. Her characters are usually flawed but likable, and the main character in this book, katie brenner, follows suit. A flat in london, a glamorous job, and a supercool instagram feed.
Country girl katie brenner is living the life shes always dreamed of in london. Her latest book my not so perfect life met my expectations a frothy romance with a. Its main character, drex easton, is an fbi agent in pursuit of a serial killer, but for him its personal. New york times bestselling author sophie kinsella has written her most timely novel yet. New york times bestseller part love story, part workplace drama, this sharply observed novel is a witty critique of the false. Seeking refuge, she goes home to her fathers farm in somerset to help make her stepmothers dream of turning their land into. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella, paperback. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella katie brenner has the perfect life.
Feb 02, 2017 sophie kinsella goes back to the farm in my not so perfect life. Ok, so the real truth is that she rents a tiny room with no space for a wardrobe, has a hideous commute to a lowly admin job, and the life she shares on. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella penguin books. Sophie kinsella goes back to the farm in my not so perfect. Katie brenners seemingly fabulous life in london hits the skids when shes fired from her marketing job. Whats more, my not so perfect life, for all its comic exaggerations of plot, neurotic selfobsession of character, and overall sentimental drama. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella bookmarked bliss. The characters seem like they are adhd and their lives are in overdrive. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. My not so perfect life 2017 by sophie kinsella everywhere katie brenner looks, someone else is living the life she longs for, particularly her boss, demeter farlowe. Until her notso perfect life comes crashing down when her megasuccessful boss demeter gives her the sack. New york times bestseller part love story, part workplace drama, this sharply observed novel is a witty critique of th.
I found it a delightful break a respite, even relief, from the grisly sociopaths of so many recent thrillers. All in all, my not so perfect life is highly entertaining. She is the author i love to read, but with real snobby bookheads i will never confess to be reading sorry, sophie. My not so perfect life worked its magic, but even more so than recent books. Shes reinvented herself as cat, works at a hip branding agency, and left behind her notsoposh accent.
The story is quite realistic, katie is so easy to relate to and to root for. Part two is mia being a mother and the mishaps that still happen in her life. New york times bestseller part love story, part workplace drama, this sharply observed novel is a witty critique of the false judgments we make in a socialmediaobsessed world. My not so perfect life book portland public library. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella, paperback barnes. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella. Jul, 2017 my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella, 9781784162825, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella love is not a triangle. Jan 04, 2017 sophie kinsella introduces her new book, my not so perfect life.
And overall the energy of the book just makes you feel better about life. Oct 22, 2017 my name is samantha and i am a bookaholic for a shopaholic. In this blog youll hear my thoughts a feelings on the book as a whole, as well as specific scenes characters a liked and where i thought they fell short. Becky bloomwood is one of my favourite characters of all time, so it was with some trepidation that i dipped my toe into a different pool of the sophie kinsella water park i know and love so well.
Now she returns with all of the wit, warmth, and wisdom that are the hallmarks of her bestsellers to spin this fresh, modern story about presenting the perfect life when the reality is. My name is samantha and i am a bookaholic for a shopaholic. Sophie kinsella goes back to the farm in my not so. This book was a hotel library book that i picked up while i was away.
Jul, 2017 my not so perfect life katie brenner has the perfect life. Read my not so perfect life a novel by sophie kinsella available from rakuten kobo. Feb 07, 2017 a young woman learns that a perfect life isnt always what it seems as she attempts to move on from a dramatic firing by working at her familys farm. Reflections by 100 authors, actors, musicians and other remarkable people. At times i have feel like im battling a stereotype as people make assumptions about the role of a stepparent, so appreciate biddys sweet, smart, loving. Welcome to the character page of my not so perfect life.
Bethanne patrick is the editor, most recently, of the books that changed my life. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella harlequin junkie. My not so perfect life romance completed in 2014 i wrote this when i was fourteen not my best work. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella librarything. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella this girl reads. A book characters motivations and personality traits should always line up with. Becky bloomwood is one of my favourite characters of all time, so it was with. Editions of my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella. Demeter is the brilliant but sometimes flaky boss who seems to have a perfect life. When he was a boy, his mother left him and his father for another man, weston graham. My not so perfect life ebook by sophie kinsella rakuten kobo. As with kinsellas previous romantic comedy books, my not so perfect life is filled with lots of humour and down to earth charm, with characters.
Sophie kinsella is celebrated for her vibrant, relatable characters and her great storytelling gifts. My not so perfect life is one of my favorites by her so far, and made me want to reread some of the others. Kinsella creates characters that are wellrounded, quirky, and a complete joy to read. Theres something about sophie kinsellas books that not only draw me in, but also make me laugh and smile. Ok, so the truth is that she rents a tiny room with no space for a wardrobe, has a hideous commute to a lowly admin job, and the life she shares on instagram isnt really hers.
She is a twentysixyearold woman who is working her. A novel and millions of other books are available for. As a stepmom, i thank kinsella for having a stepmom character who is loving and important in cats life. But kinsella also writes standalone novels like my not so perfect life. Then demeter and her family book in for a holiday, and katie sees her chance. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. But just as shes finding her feet not to mention a possible new romance demeter fires katie. Shattered but determined to stay positive, katie retreats to her familys farm in somerset to help them set up a vacation business. Ok, so the real truth is that she rents a tiny room with no space for a wardrobe, has a hideous commute to a lowly admin job, and the life she shares on instagram isnt really hers. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Everywhere katie brenner looks, someone else is living the life she longs for, particularly her boss, demeter farlowe.
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