Kell Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 The Undomestic Goddess Author: Sophie Kinsella ISBN # 0552772747 Publisher: Black Swan First Published: 2005 416 pages Workaholic attorney Samantha Sweeting has just done the unthinkable: She's made a mistake so huge it'll wreck any chance of a partnership. Going into utter meltdown, she walks out of her London office, gets on a train, and ends up in the middle of nowhere. Asking for directions at a big, beautiful house, she's mistaken for an interviewee and finds herself being offered a job as housekeeper. Her employers have no idea they've hired a lawyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I absolutely loved this book, I laughed and laughed while reading it. I finished it in 3 days which is quick for me lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I really enjoyed it too. It was predictable (of course) but charming, and such a nice light read. I've read all of Sophie Kinsella's books - they're all very similar. I've only read one of her writing under her real name - Swimming Pool Sunday - and it was less 'chick-litty' than her books as Sophie Kinsella, but quite a good read, although I don't think I'll be rushing to buy any more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Was a lovely light read, you knew where it would end but enjoyed getting there. I love chick lit, but its like chocolate, have too much and you feel sick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Welcome Louise, btw - nice to have you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Thank you have been hovering for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I'm glad you decided it was safe to join us! hehe :lurk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanna Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Was a lovely light read, you knew where it would end but enjoyed getting there.I love chick lit, but its like chocolate, have too much and you feel sick! Couldn't agree with you more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I think I might have to try this one, I think I need a bit of light reading every now and again. I've never read any Sophie Kinsella before, I'm not much of a chick Lit person. I've read the Bridget Jones books and I read Kathy Lette but past that, not much. It might stop the boyfriend pinching my books before I've finished them too lol Kat :catlove: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Synopsis from Amazon: The story of a girl who needs to slow down. To find herself. To fall in love. And to discover what an iron is for...Samantha is a high-powered lawyer in London. She works all hours, has no home life, and cares only about getting a partnership. She thrives on the pressure and adrenalin. Until one day...she makes a mistake. A mistake so huge, it'll wreck her career. She walks right out of the office, gets on the first train she sees, and finds herself in the middle of nowhere. Asking for directions at a big, beautiful house, she is mistaken for the interviewee housekeeper and finds herself being offered the job. They have no idea they've hired a Cambridge-educated lawyer with an IQ of 158 - Samantha has no idea how to work the oven. Disaster ensues. It's chaos as Samantha battles with the washing machine...the ironing board...and attempts to cook a cordon bleu dinner. But gradually, she falls in love with her new life in a wholly unexpected way. Will her employers ever discover the truth? Will Samantha's old life ever catch up with her? And if it does...will she want it back? Samantha is one of the best lawyers in England - then she discovers a memo on her desk that needed urgent attention a few weeks before. This is a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolle Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I think this book was very funny, the homeowners were so patronising to Samantha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funrun Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I loved this book it was funny easy to read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I've read the book too and it was a good enjoyable page turner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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