Can You Keep a Secret?

by Sophie Kinsella
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Good Books rating 4.17
Comedy/Humor
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  • ID: 5047
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-24
  • ISBN: 9780552771108
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2003-01-01
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Can You Keep a Secret? introduces readers to Emma Corrigan, a young woman with a knack for getting into humorous predicaments and a heart full of secrets. When a chance encounter on a plane leads her to confess all her deepest, most embarrassing secrets to a stranger, she never expects to see him again. But fate has other plans, and soon Emma's life is turned upside down in the most delightful way. This stand-alone novel from Sophie Kinsella, the author of the beloved Shopaholic series, is a charming and witty exploration of love, friendship, and the power of honesty. With its engaging protagonist and laugh-out-loud moments, Can You Keep a Secret? is a perfect blend of romance and comedy. The novel's fast-paced narrative and relatable characters make it a captivating read that will leave readers laughing and rooting for Emma every step of the way.

Reviews
Milam's Musings · Brett Milam · 2023-10-27
charming 4.00

Kinsella's writing remains relatable and fresh, with a fast-paced narrative and laugh-out-loud moments. The book is a charming and entertaining read.

Brett Milam highlights that Sophie Kinsella's writing, even nearly 20 years later, still feels relatable, relevant, and fresh. The narrative is fast-paced and filled with laugh-out-loud moments. Milam appreciates the charming and entertaining nature of the book, making it a delightful read. They particularly enjoy the humor and the engaging characters.

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    Kinsella's writing, even nearly 20 years later, still feels relatable, relevant, and fresh, with fast-paced narrative skill and laugh-out-loud ...

    The book is a charming and entertaining read.

    The humor and engaging characters make it a delightful read.

The Artsy Reader · 2018-06-25
fantastic 4.50

The heroine's thoughts and actions are hilarious, evoking frequent laughter. The book is a delightful blend of humor, romance, and personal growth.

This reviewer absolutely loved the book, finding the heroine's thoughts and actions incredibly funny. They laughed out loud multiple times while reading. The story is a delightful mix of humor, romance, and personal growth, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. The reviewer highly recommends it for its engaging narrative and relatable characters.

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    I mean, I LOVED it so much!

    What the heroine Emma Corrigan thinks and how she acts is just too funny – I had to laugh out loud many times.

    The story is a delightful blend of humor, romance, and personal growth.

Bookworm Girl · 2017-07-18
delightful 4.00

The book is easy to read in one sitting and filled with laughter until the very end. It is a favorite summer read with a lot of humor.

This reviewer found the book to be an easy and enjoyable read, perfect for a summer day. They laughed out loud throughout the entire book, making it a favorite summer read. The humor and engaging narrative kept them entertained from start to finish. The reviewer appreciates the lighthearted and fun nature of the story, making it a delightful escape.

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    Like all of Kinsella's books it is easy to read in one sitting.

    It will have you laughing out loud until the very end.

    This book has a lot of humor and engaging narrative.

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