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‘The Undomestic Goddess’
By Sophie Kinsella
Random House
Pub Date: 4/25/06
$14
374 pp
For a fun, entertaining read you should try Sophie Kinsella’s newest book, “The Undomestic Goddess.” Kinsella is the same author who gave us “The Shopoholic Series.” It is chick lit at its best, giving you laughs the whole way through.
Samantha Sweeting is a work-obsessed young adult about to make partner at the top law firm in London. Her equally work-obsessed mother and brother have both just cancelled their plans for her birthday dinner, leaving her to be serenaded by the wait staff as she sits alone at a fancy restaurant. Her apartment is a mess, she hasn’t seen the sun in years, and her cleaning lady wants to know if she’s collecting Chinese takeout boxes for a reason. Being a lawyer is her life.
When her job is suddenly in jeopardy, Samantha flees London and finds herself in a daze on the doorstep of a large country house. The homeowners mistake her for their new housekeeper and Samantha, unable to communicate clearly, never corrects them. As things look worse for her in London, she decides to continue the charade and try her hand at housekeeping. This big-city girl, who doesn’t know how to turn on an oven or iron a shirt, has a tough time ahead of her. With the help of the hunky gardener, she pulls it off and begins learning to enjoy life.
This book includes a little romance, some mystery and a few laugh-out-loud moments. If you’re looking for a quick, light read, this is the book for you. CV — Review by Laura Flaugher
