Comments on: Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella – Similar Formula, But Connecting In A Different Dimension

By: J

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:24:46 +0000

I can imagine Saoirse Ronan as Sadie. She has this 20s look but I cannot imagine Emily Blunt as Lara.

Jo, how about Rachel Weisz? She is more down to earth compared to Keira.

OK, any books beyond Sophie Kinsella’s are rocket science to me.

By: JoV

JoV — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:20:28 +0000

ok wise guy. I give it to you. You know 20′s girl the book best, now I recalled, the ghost is young. :S

By: wilfrid

wilfrid — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 02:44:24 +0000

JoV – I thought the ghost character in “Twenties Girl” is a really young girl? Someone who is as young, if not younger, than the main character Lara? The ghost got frozen in age. Although she is Lara’s “ancestor”, she got stuck in age when she died. Like 20 years old? How could Meryl Streep pull off playing a role of a 20 years old?! OK. Maybe she can.

… office toilet …. ?!?!

OK OK, I did check out “Out”. Crime is not quite my type of genre (and I don’t watch CSI etc. either). But Japanese is pretty good at writing crime and mystery stories. I may give it a try By the way, at one point in time, I wanted to read “Grotesque”. I may one day. Sooner, if only the book does not look that mightily thick!

By: wilfrid

wilfrid — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 02:38:04 +0000

JoV – You know, I can’t give out names or hints here. But I do know quite a few girls around me who fit into that description. Personally, I don’t read it as a degrade.

From my perspective, I enjoy reading Sophie’s book because I can, in a strange way, relate to the main character. I am really lousy at finance. I did get really upset if the girl I was dating didn’t want to return my calls. And etc. Lol.

By: JoV

JoV — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 22:32:26 +0000

Saoirse is not right for the part. You need someone older, sassy and mature. I’m thinking Susan Sarandon, Bette Midler, Jane Fonda (remember Monster in law? I think she is good), Meryl Streep is great in Comedies too and does throw a good tantrum! I don’t warm up to Keira, I find her unlikable. What about Emily Blunt? She is really funny in the Devil in Prada. Her accent is impeccable.

Speaking of Book Sox, I do read in the office too. Book Sox will save me the trouble of reading my novels in the office toilet!

J, Wilfrid, do read “Out” by Kirino, It is scary they say, but good. (It’s not horror, it’s crime thriller).

By: JoV

JoV — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 22:22:59 +0000

Ahh….. Cynthia and I should chat, ideally in Bahasa Indonesia so you cannot understand thoroughly! Haha….

I will repeat again, Chick lit is degrading, it assumes every woman needs a man, waiting to get laid, cry over an unreturned phone call and don’t know how to manage her finance! How degrading is that?!!

By: wilfrid

wilfrid — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 02:17:52 +0000

J – I gave it some long thought about who would be suited for the role of Lara. I think you have made an excellent suggestion. Keira Knightly is very British, very likable. And she is one fine actress.

I have been pondering on the co-actress, the ghost. What about the Irish actress Saoirse Ronan? Saoirese and Keira have starred together in Atonement. I can so totally see Saoirese throwing tantrum on the screen and etc. What do you think?

By: wilfrid

wilfrid — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 01:50:53 +0000

JoV – Wow, that book cover looks really scary! But it is also very pretty at the same time. That eye!

I would need a sox because I often read in the office, during lunch time. I don’t really wish to broadcast at work what I am reading to be honest.

If you haven’t watched the Shopaholic movie, you haven’t missed much to be honest, ha ha ha.

By: wilfrid

wilfrid — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 01:48:24 +0000

JoV – Wow, I think you and Cynthia would click well! She said the exact same thing.

Come to think of it, your very friend J may not have push you hard enough as I to Cynthia … ha ha ha. She has to swallow up every Kinsella books that are out there! To quote her on Mini Shopaholic, “It is painful to read but I am reading it for my hubby.”

Interestingly she enjoys reading “Undomesticated Goddess”. She even bought the Spanish version when we were holidaying in Spain. So, there is a slightly good chance that you may like that too!

By: J

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:52:06 +0000

Wow Jo! You definitely need a sox for that book. I agree with you and Wilfrid on the British accent. Wilfrid got it spot on about the movie being too Hollywood too. Would it be nice if Keira Knightly can be on Twenties Girl.