The Undomestic Goddess

by Sophie Kinsella
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Good Books rating 4.5
Contemporary Fiction
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  • ID: 5048
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-24
  • Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
  • Published: 2005-01-01
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Workaholic attorney Samantha Sweeting, overwhelmed by her demanding career, experiences a meltdown and impulsively leaves her London office. She boards a train and ends up in a remote village, where she is mistaken for a housekeeper at a grand estate. Despite her initial reluctance, she accepts the position and begins to uncover a new side of herself. As Samantha navigates her new role, she learns to embrace a simpler life, discovering hidden talents and forming unexpected connections. Her journey of self-discovery is filled with humor, heartwarming moments, and a touch of romance, as she finds herself torn between her old life and her new beginnings.

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Bookworm Girl · 2020-07-21
great 4.00

The book is a highly amusing and lighthearted story. The main character, Samantha, is a workaholic lawyer who finds her life in a complete mess after a disastrous day at work.

This book is a delightful and humorous read that follows the journey of Samantha, a workaholic lawyer who makes a huge mistake at work. The story is filled with laughter and lighthearted moments as Samantha navigates her new life in the countryside. The book is a perfect escape from the stresses of daily life and offers a refreshing perspective on work-life balance. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is engaging, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a fun and entertaining read.

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    It's a highly amusing and lighthearted story.

    The main character, Samantha, is a workaholic lawyer who finds her life in a complete mess after a disastrous day at work.

    The book is a perfect escape from the stresses of daily life and offers a refreshing perspective on work-life balance.

Book Geeks · Sankalpita · 2017-06-20
hilarious 5.00

The book is funny, romantic, and sends a subliminal message to its readers. The story is about a lawyer named Samantha who finds herself in a small village, where she learns to appreciate the simple things in life.

This book is a hilarious and romantic tale of self-discovery and personal growth. The main character, Samantha, is a successful lawyer who makes a mistake that costs her everything. She then finds herself in a small village, where she learns to appreciate the simple things in life. The book is a beautiful exploration of the human condition and offers a fresh perspective on the importance of work-life balance. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is engaging, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a meaningful and thought-provoking read. The book also sends a subliminal message to its readers about the importance of living in the moment and appreciating the simple things in life.

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    The Undomestic Goddess is funny, romantic and at the same time also sends a subliminal message to its readers.

    The story is about a lawyer named Samantha who finds herself in a small village, where she learns to appreciate the simple things in life.

    The book is a beautiful exploration of the human condition and offers a fresh perspective on the importance of work-life balance.

Friendly Nettle · 2015-10-17
heartwarming 4.50

The story is about a lawyer named Samantha who makes a mistake that ruins her career. She then finds herself in a small village, where she learns to appreciate the simple things in life.

This book is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery and personal growth. The main character, Samantha, is a successful lawyer who makes a mistake that costs her everything. She then finds herself in a small village, where she learns to appreciate the simple things in life. The book is a beautiful exploration of the human condition and offers a fresh perspective on the importance of work-life balance. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is engaging, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a meaningful and thought-provoking read.

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    It's a story about a lawyer, named Samantha who makes a mistake that ruins her career completely.

    She then all confused gets into the train and randomly ends up in a small village.

    The book is a beautiful exploration of the human condition and offers a fresh perspective on the importance of work-life balance.

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