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The Wedding Girl: When 'I do' gives you deja vu it could be a problem... Paperback – Import, September 7, 2004

by Madeleine Wickham (Author)
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When ‘I do’ gives you déjà vu it could be a problem. . .

At the age of eighteen, in that first golden Oxford summer, Milly was up for anything. Rupert and his American lover Allan were all part of her new, exciting life, and when Rupert suggested to her that she and Allan should get married, just so that Allan could stay in the country, Milly didn't hesitate.

Ten years later, Milly is a very different person. Engaged to Simon – who is wealthy, serious, and believes her to be perfect – she is facing the biggest and most elaborate wedding imaginable. Her mother has it planned to the finest detail. Milly’s dreadful secret is locked away so securely she has almost persuaded herself that it doesn't exist – until, with only four days to go, her past catches up with her.
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    0552772275
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Swan; New Ed edition (September 7, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0552772275
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0552772273
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
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    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,575 ratings

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Sophie Kinsella

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Sophie Kinsella is a writer and former financial journalist. She is the number one bestselling author of Can You Keep a Secret?, The Undomestic Goddess, Remember Me?, Twenties Girl, I’ve Got Your Number, Wedding Night, My Not So Perfect Life, Surprise Me, the hugely popular Shopaholic novels and the Young Adult novel Finding Audrey. She lives in the UK with her husband and family. She is also the author of the children's series Mummy Fairy and Me / Fairy Mom and Me, and several bestselling novels under the name of Madeleine Wickham. Visit her website at www.sophiekinsella.co.uk.

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This year I am working my way through all of Madeleine Wickham's books. There are a total of 7 and so far I’ve completed The Gatecrasher, Cocktails for Three, 40 Love, and now The Wedding Girl.I really enjoyed this book! The more Madeleine Wickham books I read, the more I appreciate the difference in the styles of Kinsella versus Wickham. Kinsella books are more light-hearted and rom-com in nature. They typically make me laugh out loud at some point. Although Wickham books are often referred to as “comedy,” I don’t think that’s an accurate description. They touch on real-life issues a little bit more, not in a way that’s heavy, just…a little more thought-provoking.In The Wedding Girl, Milly is just about to get married when we discover she has a secret that could potentially sabotage everything. Her sister also has a secret which weaves into the storyline just perfectly with Milly’s chaos. We also get to witness some marital challenges between Milly’s parents. In the end, we’re left with the question of what’s truly important when two people choose to spend the rest of their lives together?I definitely recommend this book if you’re looking for something fairly light, sweet, and easy to read
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audrey frances
5.0 out of 5 stars fun wickham outing
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2010
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I started to give this latest Wickham social comedy 4 stars. It didn't make me cry. It didn't make me laugh out loud. And I probably won't ever wonder about "what that character would be up to now" the way I do with a couple of Madeline Wickham's (aka Sophie Kinsella) other creations. It was a four star in the realm of Wickham's scintillating universe of outrageous characters and situations, but it was a five star in the realm of books in general, if what you are looking for is delightful fluff that rings true -- the best escapism possible.

We meet Milly as a romantic and adventurous 18-year old who commits an impetuous act of friendship that will change her life; quickly the story brings us to contemporary times, as 28-year old Milly is preparing for her media-worthy marriage to Simon, a rich young man full of daddy issues. I guess part of the reason I didn't *love* this book is because I never really sympathized much with our protagonist; nor did I much care for Simon who, by the end, I wasn't sure I *wanted* Milly to hook. Wickham/Kinsella is always fun, but here I'd say she is missing the depth of insight that usually sets her above most writers. As usual the author excels at drawing meaningful character profiles quickly, and then placing them rapidly into the worst couple of weeks of their lives -- one hopes!

Fun read, but not the author's best.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Love!
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2012
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I really loved this book. Once I started, I could not put it down. I loved how the minor characters were so well developed-all having their own issues that later tied into the overall plot. The writing was detailed and well thought out. The nain character is a sympathetic character. The ending was what I was hoping for and so much more. I great read that will make you smile!
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M. K. Farrington-Lorch
5.0 out of 5 stars Finding a Way Back to Redemption
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2013
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When I read the title and the brief little synopsis before purchasing the book, I was expecting a cute little summer read. A sort of a romp of a story through wedding planning, bridesmaids, just a silly little story. What I got was a much deeper, reflective story on secrets and the effects of hiding our true selves from the world.

Milly Havill had a fun summer ten years prior with two good friends. Her actions to try to help someone, come back to haunt her at a time, when it really matters.

Fast forward ten years and Milly is preparing to have the wedding of the century to the son of one of Britian's most successful businessmen. Simon Pinnacle seems a bit of a perfectionist and Milly, who adores Simon, is willing to remake herself to fit Simon's perception of her.

Milly's mother, Olivia is caught up in the wedding preparations and the idea of being connected to the Pinnacle family. She also runs a successful bed and breakfast and it sounds as if she is truly a great hostess making certain her guests are well cared for when visiting. James, her husband is an accountant. He is beginning to feel lost, as if their lives together have grown apart and they are heading on separate paths. James wants more.

Isobel is the older sister, a successful career girl, blazing trails and making her parents proud. Until she discovers that her life is taking a huge turn.

Harry Pinnacle is Simon's father. Harry abandoned Simon's mother when Simon was young. Without his wife, Harry became successful in business. Simon, has been trying to best him and make a way for himself. One thing is certain is that Simon is certain that he will definitely best his father in the love and family area.

Rupert, is one of Milly's former friends from ten years prior in Oxford. Rupert was uncomfortable. Rupert set out to remake himself, but has he been truly happy? His current life requires some reflection and decisions, when Milly comes crashing back in to his life, looking for their mutual friend Allan.

Alexander is the photographer, back in Milly's life, after ten years, ready to photograph the wedding of the century. However he knows Milly's secret and teases her about it.

Esme is Milly's beloved godmother. She is always there to comfort, console and support Milly. But, is she truly as wonderful as she seems?

This story examines the secrets and winding and unwinding of lives. How sometimes, we remake ourselves to make ourselves attractive and acceptable to others. How sometimes we lose our way to our true selves in a search for happiness. Then, only to wonder are we truly happy as we are now.

Don't get turned off by this title. And, don't expect a sweet summer read. Do, however, read this book for an examination of how some people discovered who they truly were and find themselves back to redemption.
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L. Erickson
3.0 out of 5 stars A Little Predictable But Very Readable, Mixed Overall
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2012
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I hadn't read any Madeleine Wickham books until recently, when I read  Cocktails For Three  and really enjoyed it (more than the Sophie Kinsella books, the author's pen name, which I occasionally delve into for an escapist release.) I didn't enjoy The Wedding Girl quite as much, although it's very readable. I found the lead character Milly a bit annoying, and a lot of the plot relies on misunderstandings and missed timing that is a bit cheap and sitcommish. The general theme is secrets, and a secret Milly has that threatens her upcoming marriage. In the process of revealing this, we are introduced to several periphery characters that make the book feel a bit scattered. One in particular, an old friend struggling to come to terms with his homosexuality, adds depth to this book, but also feels short-shrifted - his story could easily have been the co-center of this novel, and was the only part of the book that felt interesting to me actually. Alas, he only gets a chapter or so to himself, and so his complexity is resolved rather quickly.

So overall, very readable, I wasn't bored, but just a bit scattered in some ways and predictable in others.
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waldoking
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2019
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I gave this book 4 stars because the plot was well thought out and the characters were well developed. When I started the book, I thought it was going to be predictable and a gooey romance, but it ended up being an unpredictable, fun romamce.
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Jmagnuso
5.0 out of 5 stars Up to her usual standards
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2013
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Madeleine Wickham/Sophie Kinsella just can't write a bad book! This book is up to her usual standards - always very enjoyable, very readable. I always look forward to having a few minutes to join her world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Super fast!
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2010
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Description and quality of the book were wonderful. Very honest about condition. When I received it, it was better than I had anticipated and the price was more than a bargain. But what really impressed me about this seller was the speed of the shipping. They must have sent it out same day because I received it within 3 days. I was amazed! Would definitely buy from them again if need be in the future. Thank you for such a great experience.
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Audrey
5.0 out of 5 stars Bon livre
Reviewed in France on November 4, 2021
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Bon état
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sarah Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2021
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What an amazing story! So many highs an lows. I struggled to put it down. I would definitely recommend this book.
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Niyati
5.0 out of 5 stars I really liked it.
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This is a different story from the author.
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Rick Waddacor
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
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Awesome read and very enthralling - well done for a great read. Looking forward to more of your books to read..l
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Michela M.
5.0 out of 5 stars libro molto piacevole
Reviewed in Italy on February 5, 2016
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racconto molto piacevole e "leggero", ideale per svagarsi un pochino :) scritto in inglese semplice e fluente, lo consiglio a chiunque voglia avvicinarsi alla lettura di testi in inglese che non siano troppi complicati.
La storia in sé mi è piaciuta molto: quel tocco di romanticismo che non dovrebbe mai mancare :)
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