The Undomestic Goddess

Abridged
Author: Sophie Kinsella
Narrator: Katherine Kellgren
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Comedy, Chick Lit
Publisher: Random House Audio Publishing Group
Date: July 2005
Length: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Ratings:
  • Book Rating: 4/5
Formats:
  • CD
  • iPod

Overview

"Workaholic attorney Samantha Sweeting has just done the unthinkable. She’s made a mistake so huge, it’ll wreck any chance of a partnership.

Going into utter meltdown, she walks out of her London office, gets on a train, and ends up in the middle of nowhere. Asking for directions at a big, beautiful house, she’s mistaken for an interviewee and finds herself being offered a job as housekeeper. Her employers have no idea they’ve hired a lawyer–and Samantha has no idea how to work the oven. She can’t sew on a button, bake a potato, or get the #@%# ironing board to open. How she takes a deep breath and begins to cope–and finds love–is a story as delicious as the bread she learns to bake.

But will her old life ever catch up with her? And if it does…will she want it back?"

Reviews (36)

Great Surprise!

Written by Anonymous on April 5th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I feared this was going to be just a silly "chic book" but actually REALLY enjoyed this! Yes, it was definitely "light reading" but was also a little thought-provoking (making me reassess MY priorities in life!). I adored the narrator, too - can't imagine what would have been lost if I had actually read the book - instead of listening to her pleasant accent!

The Undomestic Goddess

Written by Arlene on April 2nd, 2008

  • Book Rating: 3/5

Cute story, very predictable. Well read and fun to listen to.

Mind Candy but Hysterical

Written by Erica H. on March 28th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Sophie Kinsella always manages to make me laugh with her books and this was no exception. Totally implausible story, but who cares?

The Undomestic Goddess

Written by Anonymous from Dallas, TX on March 22nd, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Lots of fun! Funny, smart, full of good characters. Thoroughly enjoyed the book.

Cute

Written by Anonymous on January 3rd, 2008

  • Book Rating: 3/5

Cute story, I recommend this book to someone just looking for an entertaining fun story.

Great listening

Written by Anonymous from Woodbine, NJ on October 27th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Very entertaining & fast-moving. I couldn't stop listening.

The Undomestic Godess

Written by Anonymous on August 2nd, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I loved listening to this book it is lighthearted and ever so funny! Just what I needed as I sat in traffic or waited in the car for someone. Made me laugh on my way to work as I thought about it. Couldn't wait to get back in my car just to listen to what was going to happen next. I passed it on to a friend who also enjoyed it.

The Undomestic Goddess

Written by Laurajean on June 6th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

You need to suspend reality a little bit for this book, but it was thoroughly enjoyable. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a good love story.

the undomestic goddess

Written by joane on June 2nd, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

i like this book more than confessions of a shopaholic. i couldnt help from laughing so hard (i was in the ofc, by the way) when samantha's saying that she preferred using the nimbus 2000, over a very high-end flat iron. hahaha that was hilarious! funny. funny, funny....

The Undomestic Goddess

Written by Anonymous from Houston, TX on May 17th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Very well read story of a lawyer laying low as a housekeeper in England. End is pretty predictable, but cute story anyway.