Cocktails for Three / The Wedding Girl / Sleeping Arrangements

by Madeleine Wickham

Sophie Kinsella Writing as Madeleine Wickham Collection - 3 Books -Cocktails ... Random Hose

Paperback

Published January 1, 2010

About the author

Madeleine Wickham (born 12 December 1969) was a bestselling British author under her pseudonym, Sophie Kinsella. Educated at New College, Oxford, she worked as a financial journalist before turning to fiction. She is best known for writing a popular series of chick-lit novels. The Shopaholic novels series focuses on the misadventures of Becky Bloomwood, a financial journalist who cannot manage her own finances. The books follows her life from when her credit card debt first become overwhelming ("The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic") to the latest book on being married and having a child ("Shopaholic & Baby"). Throughout the entire series, her obsession with shopping and the complications that imparts on her life are central themes.

Gemma Townley is her sister.

http://us.macmillan.com/author/madele...

Reviews

[thebookschico · Rating 1 out of 5]

I started this book with great expectations since I've read a couple of Kinsella's books and loved them all.

This one, however? I'd like to say that it wasn't my thing but the whole plot was so boring, predictable, and shallow, that I doubt it would be anyone's thing.

Same goes with the book's characters.

I wouldn't recommend it.

[Paul Lloyd · Rating 3 out of 5]

At our entrance door we have a bookshelf. In the middle of the night I had let our dog out to do her business. I noticed the book “Sleeping Arrangements” amongst the Sophie Kinsella books on this bookshelf. Picking it up I started reading it and only finished the first page when our dog came back in and I put the book back. The next evening I read the back page of the book and it appealed to me. A few months later I took it off the shelf and started reading some more and it got my attention. The story is great for a chapter each night before going to sleep. A good romping holiday they all have in Spain. The book I read had the cover displayed here and it only consisted of "Sleeping Arrangements".

[Simarpreet Singh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sleeping Arrangements is a light, breezy read with plenty of drama and just enough humor to keep you turning the pages. The setup—two families unexpectedly forced to share the same villa—feels like classic Sophie Kinsella, full of awkward moments and simmering tension. It’s not laugh-out-loud funny like her Shopaholic series, but it does have that easy readability that makes it perfect for a weekend escape.

What worked for me was the tangled web of relationships and emotions. Old flames reuniting, misunderstandings, and the push-and-pull of family life give the story a relatable heart. That said, some of the characters felt a bit flat, and I didn’t always connect with their choices—they came off selfish or immature at times, which made it harder to root for them.

Overall, I’d call Sleeping Arrangements an average but entertaining read. It won’t stay with you for long, but if you enjoy quick, light dramas with a touch of romance and tension, it does the job. Not Sophie Kinsella at her best, but still enjoyable if you’re looking for something easy and fun.

[Alfred · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny how people who have been in long term relationships seem to need to spice up their lives.

[Sarah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Couldn't even finish it. I don't understand why people like this book.

[Abby Cunliffe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book!