Sleeping Arrangements: A Novel Audiobook, by Madeleine Wickham Play Audiobook Sample

Sleeping Arrangements: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Katherine Kellgren Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781427204400

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

87

Longest Chapter Length:

09:30 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:18 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

05:57 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

6

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Publisher Description

New York Times bestselling author of the Shopaholic series Sophia Kinsella delivers another fabulously fun tale writing under Madeleine Wickham. Sleeping Arrangements tells the story of two families who are "accidentally" double-booked at the same lavish Spanish villa of a mutual friend. Chloe needs a holiday. She's sick of making wedding dresses, her partner Philip has troubles at work, and the whole family wants a break. Her wealthy friend Gerard has offered the loan of his luxury villa in Spain--perfect. Hugh is not a happy man. His immaculate wife Amanda seems more interested in her new kitchen than in him, and he works so hard to pay for it, he barely has time for his children. Maybe he'll have a chance to bond with them on holiday. His old friend Gerard has lent them a luxury villa in Spain--perfect. Both families arrive at the villa and realize the awful truth--Gerard has double-booked. What no one else realizes is that Chloe and Hugh have a history; and as tensions rise within the two families, old passions resurface. It seems that Gerard's 'accidental' double booking may not be an accident after all...

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"This is the first book I have read under Sophie Kinsella's real name. I found this book tricky to get into but by the end I loved it and didnt want it to end. If you like Sophie Kinsella, you are bound to like these books aswell. "

— Hayley (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Award winning actress Katherine Kellgren's reading is light-hearted, witty, wise, and spot on. Her accents, even the Australian nanny, are amazing; her pacing perfect. Fun listening.

    — SoundLibrary.com
  • Wickham creates memorable characters who are as unpredictable and multifaceted as they are stylish. Jolly fun.

    — Publishers Weekly on The Gatecrasher
  • Wickham has a shrewdly malicious touch with her characters.

    — The Atlantic Monthly on The Gatecrasher

Sleeping Arrangements Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 2.41176470588235 out of 52.41176470588235 out of 52.41176470588235 out of 52.41176470588235 out of 52.41176470588235 out of 5 (2.41)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was a easy read, but I was a little dissapointed in the end :( "

    — Melissa, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " As a fan of Sophie Kinsella/Madeleine Wickham, I was very disappointed in this book. It was far below her other books in plot and her characters were not likeable. "

    — Renee, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Eh, this didn't really do it for me. Characters were all awful people and it was hard to like any of them. And the plot was ridiculous even for this type of story. Glad I borrowed from a friend and that I spent zero money on it. At least it was a quick read to help me catch up on my reading challenge goal. "

    — Judith, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I've enjoyed most of sophie kinsella's books but this one was not one of my favorites. The characters were not very sympathetic or likeable although I did like the ending. "

    — Miranda, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Je merkt Kinsella/Wickham hier nog aan het begin van haar carriere zit. "

    — Domiçay, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not bad chic lit, and better than some of her Shopaholic books. It's a great light read for days when you're not in the mood for anything too heavy. I recommend a nice glass of white wine with it. "

    — Angelic, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Bit of a washout. I was expecting much more from this book. I will force myself to read to the end of the book but to be honest don't really care enough about any of the characters. "

    — Helen, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Pretty lame characters, somewhat ridiculous story. Unrealistic. Odd, because I love her books under the Sophie Kinsela name. Apparently her alter ego is a better writer. "

    — Jennifer, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " some teen sex and extra marital but it was fun and easy to read. There was a big mixup and confusion but everything worked out in the end. "

    — Celeste, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Ok book but definitely not my favorite book by the author. To me the story was lacking. I'm not sure what exactly but I guess it wasn't as entertaining as some of her other books. "

    — Amber, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Certainly not her best book, possibly her worst. "

    — Liz, 12/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " smut with a little bit of weed mixed in at the end... weird :) "

    — Kacie, 11/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I don't think that the Madeline Wickham books flow nearly as well as the Sophie Kinsella books. Sleeping Arrangements plays more like a mediocre movie that never really comes together. I liked it enough to finish it, but that's about it. "

    — Marcie, 11/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I found myself skimming passages more than reading just so I could get to the interesting parts. This was not my favorite book by this author as she attempts to be more serious and heavy than when she writes as Sophie Kinsella. "

    — Ja'nai, 11/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " ok but still cannt beat the shopaholic series:) "

    — Rehan, 7/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good for a mindless summer read, but I wasn't 100% crazy about how the book ended. It left things a little bit flat for me. "

    — Krisan, 5/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " As much as I love Sophie, I didn't really like this book too much. Some stuff were unnecessary, and the ending was just...whack. "

    — Cherubim, 1/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Boring... not sure why I read this "

    — Stephanie, 9/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was okay... Easy to read like all Sophie Kinsella books, yet I really didn't like the main characters and one certain event all that much. "

    — Cheryl, 7/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " it had a unique story but a weird one and awful because the ending was so bad. it was an unsolved ending story and for me it's very bad. "

    — Marcel, 2/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " pure entertainment and light content what I call an "in betweener" book. "

    — Wendy, 2/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not really a book I would usually read, but very easy book. Been a week and I'm almost finished. A good read if you want something...'nice' to read that doesn't involve too much brain work "

    — Katherine, 12/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Dumb, but goes by quickly. "

    — Adele, 12/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " BORING. I think I only read it because I read all of Madeline Wickham's other books (aka Sophie Kinsella), and just wanted to be able to check it off the list. Definitely her worst. "

    — Christine, 5/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sophie Kinsella wrote this under this name. Good, quick, fun read! "

    — Dbarkla, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book was alright. The situation the writer created for the characters was unique. I liked that the characters had a past with each other. I just felt that this book was bland. "

    — Bonnie, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A bit boring and slow. I much prefer her writing as Sophie Kinsella. "

    — Brittany, 5/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Dumb - total waste of time. Her other books are MUCH better. "

    — Rachel, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An enjoyable but predictable read. After reading Mini Shopaholic, this book has restored my faith in Sophie Kinsella. The characters were mostly believable and likable. Not a bad read. "

    — Emma, 5/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Typical Sophie Kensella - light, mindless, perfect summer read. "

    — Tracy, 5/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " TRASH!!!!!!!!! I have really enjoyed the Sophie Kinsella books so far not loving Madeleine Wickman "

    — Jennifer, 4/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my favourite by Madeleine Wickham but a good read nevertheless. "

    — Shirley, 3/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Some sections of the book were really entertaining, but i never really felt it all pull together into one story. "

    — Torimac, 3/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I was really looking forward to buy n read SK's book as MW but it really took me so long to finish this book after began it.. I didn't enjoy read this one.a real disapppointment to buy it =-= "

    — Shelly, 3/13/2011

About Madeleine Wickham

Madeleine Wickham is the author of several acclaimed novels, including A Desirable Residence, Sleeping Arrangements, and The Wedding Girl. As Sophie Kinsella, she has written a number of bestsellers including the Shopaholic series, Twenties Girl, Remember Me?, The Undomestic Goddess, and Can You Keep a Secret? Confessions of a Shopaholic was made into a major motion picture starring Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy. Born in London, she studied at New College, Oxford. She lives in London with her husband and family.

About Katherine Kellgren

Katherine Kellgren (1969–2018), narrator and actress, appeared onstage in London, New York, and Frankfurt, including in the role of Laura in a regional production of The Glass Menagerie and appearances on Comedy Central. In recognition of her mastery of audiobook narration, she received many honors, including the prestigious Audie Awards, with four for best female narrator; the Odyssey Award; Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award; dozens of AudioFile magazine Earphones Awards; an AudioFile Golden Voice Award; Booklist Voice of Choice award; and acclaim from press and listener reviews.