'I've Got Your Number' by Sophie Kinsella follows the story of Poppy Wyatt, a quirky and somewhat ditzy protagonist who finds herself in a series of ridiculous situations after losing her engagement ring and having her phone stolen. When she stumbles upon a lost phone in a trash can, she decides to use it as her new number, not realizing it belongs to Sam Roxton's PA. As Poppy navigates through misunderstandings and misadventures, she forms a unique connection with Sam, leading to a delightful romantic comedy filled with humor and light-hearted moments. The book is characterized by its fast-paced plot, engaging characters, and Kinsella's signature writing style that blends humor with romance seamlessly.
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Has Romance?
Yes, there is a significant and engaging romance that develops between the main characters.
From The Publisher:
"Utterly charming . . . Put Sophie Kinsella's Number on speed dial."-USA Today
Poppy Wyatt has never felt luckier. She is about to marry her ideal man, Magnus Tavish, but in one afternoon her "happily ever after" begins to fall apart. Not only has she lost her engagement ring in a hotel fire drill, but in the panic that follows, her phone is stolen. As she paces shakily around the lobby, she spots an abandoned phone in a trash can. Finders keepers! Now she can leave a number for the hotel to contact her when they find her ring. Perfect!
Well, perfect except that the phone's owner, businessman Sam Roxton, doesn't agree. He wants his phone back and doesn't appreciate Poppy reading his messages and wading into his personal life.
What ensues is a hilarious and unpredictable turn of events as Poppy and Sam increasingly upend each other's lives through emails and text messages. As Poppy juggles wedding preparations, mysterious phone calls, and hiding her left hand from Magnus and his parents, she soon realizes that she is in for the biggest surprise of her life.
"A rollicking page-turner . . . It's funny. It's clever. It twists and turns. . . . Sophie Kinsella has yet another winner."-Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"Fresh, fast-paced, and fiercely funny . . . Kinsella pens her most lovably neurotic protagonist yet. . . . A laugh-out-loud comic caper."-Publishers Weekly
"Poppy is easily as charming and daffy as shopaholic Rebecca Bloomwood."-Kirkus Reviews
"A screwball romance for the digital age."-The Star-Ledger
Ratings (30)
Incredible (3) | |
Loved It (15) | |
Liked It (7) | |
It Was OK (5) |
Reader Stats (54):
Read It (33) | |
Want To Read (20) | |
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2 comment(s)
This book was exactly what I needed! No end of the world, no political angst, no murder, no supernatural beings - just a funny romance. I loved Poppy - I too have had my life spiral out of control when a good deed backfired. And I’m a sucker for books that incorporate emails and text messages. I think it’s jealousy - most of the text messages I receive are simply the letter “K.” This was a fun, fast read - I finished it in about three hours. (Sorry laundry and chores.)
***3.5***
This was cute, but it definitely strayed into absurdity, so I'm marking it as brain candy - I had fun with it as long as I made myself brush over stuff that was ludicrous (including several places where you want to shake some sense into Poppy).
Also, I deducted a full star for the end -
Poppy agreeing to go forward with the wedding when she just found out that Magnus had been a lying cheater. I'm sorry, that was her most doormat move and it was really upsetting. It set up a lovely grand gesture from Sam, which I'm sure was the point, but man it made her seem like a spineless twat.
It was fun, the text conversations were silly, and I liked seeing things move forward with Poppy and Sam. That said, I'd barely call this a romance... in fact, honestly, scrap that. I deleted the romance tag. Because it isn't. Poppy and Sam begin a connection, which is nice. And maybe it will work out for them. But this book was more about a corporate mystery and the end of a relationship, than it was about romance.
But Poppy and Sam compliment each other nicely, in terms of personality, so I have hopes they'll do well. :)
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About the Author:
Sophie Kinsella is the author of the bestselling Shopaholic series as well as the novels Can You Keep a Secret?, The Undomestic Goddess, Remember Me?, Twenties Girl, I've Got Your Number, Wedding Night, My Not So Perfect Life, and, most…
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