Until her notsoperfect life comes crashing down when her megasuccessful boss demeter gives her the sack. As commutes go, it could be a lot worse, and i must keep remembering this. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. 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. The slightly socialmediaobsessed character tries to make every moment of. Editions of my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella my rating.
Sophie kinsella writes painfully relatable characters, awkwardness and all. I have ordered many books from there, and so far everything has arrived, in perfect condition. I can go on and on about this book, but 2 simple words perfectly done. A flat in london, a glamorous job, and a supercool instagram feed. Shattered but determined to stay positive, katie retreats to her familys farm in somerset to help them set up a vacation business. Everywhere katie brenner looks, someone else is living the life she longs for, particularly her boss, demeter farlowe. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella, paperback. Country girl katie brenner is living the life shes always dreamed of in london. Despite the antics and ridiculous plot twists, the book has a message no ones life is as good it may seem. 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. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella published by the dial press publication date. 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. And overall the energy of the book just makes you feel better about life. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella overdrive.
It means we can stop chasing perfect skin, the perfect job, the perfect house, or the perfect spouse. I feel confused because so many people loved the book so i just dont know why it wasnt gripping me as it did others. Apr 23, 2018 my not so perfect life was an enjoyable quick read that reminded me that life is what you make it, and how you present yourself to the world whether its fact or fiction could have a big impact on how you ultimately view yourself. Jan 20, 2017 my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella published by the dial press publication date. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella librarything. 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. Sophie kinsella is back and she still has her fingers on the pulse of the twentysomething woman and the older women who often like reading about them. Besides, its not just a love story that one was definitely a bit cliche but a real life struggle from our everyday lives.
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. 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. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella goodreads. She has to move home to somerset, where she helps her dad with his new glamping business. Katie saves the day, reforms her boss, and, of course, gets the guy. What ensues has a touch of real wisdom and will satisfy kinsella diehards as well as new readers. Katie, a country english girl leaves the farm for a career in the big city, but london life is not as easy or glamorous as she envisioned. Shes reinvented herself as cat, works at a hip branding agency, and left behind her notsoposh accent.
The romance is not overdone at all, in fact its not too big a part of the story. Demeter is brilliant and creative, lives with her perfect family in a posh townhouse, and wears the coolest clothes. My not so perfect life katie brenner has the perfect life. Not one person with whom i regularly hung out and kissed on the face. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella, 9780399568329, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The sweet revenge that katie gets to have on demeter is just so much fun. But just as shes finding her feet not to mention a possible new romance demeter fires katie. Cat commutes to work from her small apartment outside of london into the city.
It started out with katie getting on the tube to make the morning rush to get to work on time. Katie brenners seemingly fabulous life in london hits the skids when shes fired from her marketing job. If you dont mind waiting, the book depository is a trustworthy source of books. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella, 9781784162825, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. My not so perfect life was an enjoyable quick read that reminded me that life is what you make it, and how you present yourself to the world whether its fact or fiction could have a big impact on how you ultimately view yourself. Then demeter and her family book in for a holiday, and katie sees her chance. Immediately download the my not so perfect life summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching my not so perfect life. Bethanne patrick is the editor, most recently, of the books that changed my life. Its part of the london experience, like tate modern. Sophie kinsella goes back to the farm in my not so perfect.
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. The slightly socialmediaobsessed character tries to make every moment of her life look instagram. I started reading my not so perfect life on 12617 and finished it on 117. She lives in a small apartment with a web designer roommate who stores boxes of whey in the. Jul, 2017 my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella, 9781784162825, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. The story is quite realistic, katie is so easy to relate to and to root for. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella waterstones.
Review my not so perfect life sophie kinsella dana. Reflections by 100 authors, actors, musicians and other remarkable people. An enjoyable and fast read, my not so perfect life will have you laughing and reaffirming life as an unending tale of possibilities bridget jones style. I found it a delightful break a respite, even relief, from the grisly sociopaths of so many recent thrillers. Jul, 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. Praise for my not so perfect life a sparkling, witty novel about social media and the stories we tell ourselves. Click to read more about my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella. Review my not so perfect life sophie kinsella dana and. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. My not so perfect life sophie kinsella hit or miss books. 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. All in all, my not so perfect life is highly entertaining.
Buy my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella from waterstones today. All about my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella. Her latest book my not so perfect life met my expectations a frothy romance with a hint of wisdom. My not so perfect life lived up to my high standard of kinsella books. Sophia kinsella has crafted a flawed heroine of our times in my not so perfect lifes katie. It means we can stop pursuing the mystical, perfect life. So begins katie heaneys memoir of her years spent looking for love, but never quite finding it. This book is about how katie gets her perfect, not so perfect life on her own. Back in the days, i would never ever choose a book written by sophie kinsella. From the sandwich incident on the underground in the very first chapter i had a huge smile on my face. It means we can find freedom to live within our imperfections.
Occasionally, shipping times can be a little on the long side, but your books will show up. Aug 28, 2017 my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella my rating. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella katie brenner has the perfect life. This book can be quickly described as a series of hilarious unfortunate events.
But, after all, i decided to give this book a try and i was pretty amazed by how simple and real this story was. Sophie kinsella is the author of the bestselling shopaholic series, as well as the novels finding audrey, surprise me, can you keep a secret. Jul 04, 2018 sophia kinsella has crafted a flawed heroine of our times in my not so perfect lifes katie. Sophie kinsella goes back to the farm in my not so. In fact, after reading 20% of it, i decided life is too short to force myself to read a book im not enjoying so i deleted it from my kindle. 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. People book of the week the soul of this book concerns female friendship.
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