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Book Review: Olivia Joules & the Overactive Imagination

posted by Tipsy Reader
Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 4:10pm CDT

Author: Helen Fielding
Pages: 305
Date Started: 7/27/10
Date Finished: 7/29/10
Simple Summary: Olivia Joules is a journalist. She thinks that one of the men who is courting her might be al-Qaeda and investigates.

Rating: ★★★★☆

My Review: With the author of Bridget Jones Diary, you know you’re in for a chick-lit. But with Oliva Joules, Fielding creates more of a mystery comedy and the reader won’t be dissapointed. Despite the classical chick-lit mishaps Olivia’s innocent determination to uncover the truth about playboy Pierre Feramo make her easy to like. Her sixteen “Rules for Living” are sensible yet hilarious and I found Olivia’s narration when she was in trouble to be some of the funniest moments of the book. While the ending is a bit of a stretch, the humor and romantic interest off-sets it all.

An incredibly easy read, Olivia Joules is a winner for those who love mysteries soaked in the bumbling, yet empowering female plot of a quintessential chick-lit novel.

Audiobook Review: I happen to absolutely adore Josephine Bailey. Her voice is a combination of a warm blanket and that of your favorite gal pal. Her wide range of well acted voices were a delight and I doubt that without Bailey I would have enjoyed this book as much as I did!