Wedding Night

A Novel

De: Sophie Kinsella

Narrado por: Jayne Entwistle, Fiona Hardingham, Mark Bramhall

Lottie just knows that her boyfriend is going to propose during lunch at one of London’s fanciest restaurants. But when his big question involves a trip abroad, not a trip down the aisle, she’s completely crushed. So when Ben, an old flame, calls her out of the blue and reminds Lottie of their pact to get married if they were both still single at 30, she jumps at the chance. No formal dates - just a quick march to the altar and a honeymoon on Ikonos, the sun-drenched Greek island where they first met years ago.

Their family and friends are horrified. Fliss, Lottie’s older sister, knows that Lottie can be impulsive - but surely this is her worst decision yet. And Ben’s colleague Lorcan fears that this hasty marriage will ruin his friend’s career. To keep Lottie and Ben from making a terrible mistake, Fliss concocts an elaborate scheme to sabotage their wedding night. As she and Lorcan jet off to Ikonos in pursuit, Lottie and Ben are in for a honeymoon to remember, for better...or worse.

©2013 Sophie Kinsella (P)2013 Random House Audio

Light entertainment but not Kinsella's best.

Any additional comments?

If you have never read a Sophie Kinsella book, don't start here. This is a pretty standard offering from SK, but not close to her best work. It has the usual amusing preposterous plotting but lacks the charm of her previous work and is much more R Rated than usual (language and sexy stuff). I suppose the premise of one sister trying to consummate her marriage and have a romantic wedding night, while the other sister tries to stop that from happening should have clued me in to that. There were a couple of laugh out loud moments but not enough to make this a recommendable read. The narration was excellent though. No complaints there.

A Great Sophie Kinsella Fix

Any additional comments?

A typical Sophie Kinella book, told this time from different character perspectives. An enjoyable listen.

very fun

Would you consider the audio edition of Wedding Night to be better than the print version?

I don't know

What did you like best about this story?

all the traveling and dreams

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

the sense of love of the sisters

Any additional comments?

it was corny trying to keep the couple apart, this went overboard.

Fun, funny and a wonderful escape!

Where does Wedding Night rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I feel like that’s too broad for my listening tastes, so out of all the romantic comedies I have listened to, it ranks in the top three for sure.

What other book might you compare Wedding Night to and why?

“The Wedding Date” by Jasmine Guillory had the same snap to it’s humor and comedic situations. In fact, it was because I had just read and loved that book that I chose to get “Wedding Night.” I realized that romantic comedies were not just good in movie form at that point. I’d also say that “My Not So Perfect Life” by Sophie Kinsella would also be a good comparison, obviously, because the humor is the same and the situational humor is hilarious without being too outlandish.

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I loved all of the narrator choices for this book! I don’t think I would’ve connected with most of the characters if it weren’t for the narrators. It truly felt like I was right there along side them. There were points where I almost forgot I was not watching a movie, but was listening to an audiobook they were so engaging.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not really. It’s a light-hearted romantic comedy that I thoroughly enjoyed, but I read too many diverse genres and sub genres to really be “moved greatly” by a romcom, if that makes sense? This is one of my favorite reads of the year, so that’s to be dismissive of the book. It’s just that I also read a lot of nonfiction that is particularly moving because it actually happened so I’m not a good one to ask about this re: this particular book.

Any additional comments?

I absolutely loved this book. I’m so glad I just went with my urge to get a romantic comedy and landed on this one. I listened to it all in almost one sitting because of a fibromyalgia pain flare up that’s lasted way too long. This made the laying down in bed not so torturous. It made it bearable and actually kind of sort of fun. I had moments, like I stated above, where I near forgot I was not watching a movie or a Netflix TV series but was listening to an audiobook. I usually fall asleep while listening to an audiobook if it gets to be a certain time, but I actually had to turn this one off in order to sleep because I was so into it. If you are looking for a light hearted, guaranteed happy ending book that is fun, silly and interesting, then look no further!

Not like other Kinsella books

I have really enjoyed her other books but found this one so far-fetched that it lost me in liking the characters or caring what happened at all

Really disappointing.

I love Sophie Kinsella's wit and originality. Neither made anything more than cameo appearances in this situational comedy that would have been better told in a half-hour episode of The King Of Queens or (insert name of really contrived sitcom TV show with characters so stupid thatyou want to throw your slippers at the television).

I say it would have been better told in that format because that is the level of entertainment available in the story, and also because then it would have been over faster. .

Excellent performances couldn't save it. Sorry, Sophie. This was not your finest hour.


If I can keep anyone from wasting an Audible credit on this, I will feel that the hours I invested in listening to this babble are slightly redeemed. (Couldn't finish it. Just too painful.)

Frolicking fun read

Another Great fun read by Sophie Kinsella. After reAding the Shopaholic series, had to try something else. Lots of crazy fun activity and characters. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun listen. Can’t wait to listen to another of her books!!

Overly Negative, Unlikable Characters

Any additional comments?

Other reviewers criticize the foul language, but it isn't the use of profanity that is itself a problem: it is the characterization of Fliss, Richard and Ben. These are characters so negative and mean that the swearing just punctuates how foul and unlikeable they are. Not a problem in some books perhaps, but here these ugly personalities cause big problems:

1) Fliss is not only a central character, she is one of two protagonists, yet she is completely unsympathetic. This not only alienates the audience, it is agitating. She is really a self-centered, bitter woman. Hard to buy she loves her sister. She comes across as so crass and cold-hearted in her view of love and sex, that even her relationship with her young son cannot make her appear more loving. (The son does behave far too immature for his age...is this because he's special needs? If so, it's not clear; this isn't built up very well.)

2)Ben as a character is under-developed and inconsistent. Are we supposed to be glad these two are together or not? Is he a good guy or not? I don't think there's any harm in making him more likable, but he is just a pawn to move the plot forward. We never get inside his head, really, and his lack of integrity makes him annoying, also.

3) Small spoiler: Richard appears back on the scene: are we supposed to like him? Maybe some chapters from his perspective would help. But when we first meet him, he is such a bonehead, how can we want anything but for him to get lost, no matter how much he's described by Fliss in flattering ways. Fliss's opinion of him is unreliable because she's too neurotic and bitter and cold.

4) The only two likable characters are each paired with unlikeable characters. Big problem in a romance story because all I could find myself hoping for is Lottie and Lorcan to ditch the other three people, telling them where to stuff it, and run off together to never talk to the others. (If that's where the story is headed, then there is no clue of that by the half way mark.) So the majority of the story isn't light-hearted, funny romance but frustration that these nice people are stuck with such jerks. The story is in a constant state of tension with very little comic relief because these characters are such self centered downers.

The concept of chasing after two impulsive people to stop a wedding is an interesting one, and maybe it could be pulled off with different characterizations or with a different premise. But what they're trying to stop from happening, and the attitude and manner in which they try to stop it...well, it stretches way too far beyond suspension of disbelief. That element of crassness...it's too crude.

It's meant to be funny, and maybe there was some future comedy of errors/sexcapade film in mind when it was written. It doesn't ring true, though, and the chemistry is off, and it doesn't hold together or deliver happy laughs, just uncomfortable ones. It doesn't hit its mark.I want fun, cheerful, affable and charming characters when I read this genre. I pick it up to have my mood lifted, not to be annoyed. The bad language isn't the problem, it's just an example of what's wrong with the overall story.


The narrators, though, deliver such wonderful, lively performances that this audiobook still remains an enjoyable listen. And it is well-written and interesting overall. Just be sure you're in the right mood for it, ready to find amusement in the oddball circumstances and interplay between the dueling main characters. Let go of judgement and expectations, and just listen. It's too bad when critical thinking needs to be dialed back in order to enjoy a book. It's that sort of thing that gives "chick lit" a derogatory reputation. But, if you can do that, this is an entertaining production and still may rate better than much of the other romance drivel out there.

Fun Summer Listen

What did you like best about this story?

I really loved the narrators! Often, I am not a fan of books that alternate view points, but this one was very easy to follow and easy to get into because of how entertaining the narrators were throughout the story.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I really enjoyed this book! It was a light and fun listen, yet it had some interesting twists and turns.

Any additional comments?

I was hesitant to buy this book because of some of the negative reviews. I love Sophie Kinsella's (audio)books, so I was bummed to read that this book wasn't receiving very good reviews from some of her fans. However, I am glad I gave the book a try! It definitely kept me entertained.

A mix of wickem and kinsella.

Where does Wedding Night rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Wedding night is a fun fast read/listen. As always kinsella is quirky and fun. Twenties girl still remains my favorite among her other books. I would rank this with "un domestic goddess" (not a favorite but still worth a read)

Any additional comments?

This book reminded me a lot of her "wedding girl" book. If it wasn't for the older sisters meddling it should have been a "M Wickham" book.