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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
Another great fun read by Emily Giffin. She writes the best summer reading material. Loved the characters in this book, and the way it made you think about what it takes to really know someone. Not as good as her last release, but a fun read nonetheless.
It is a very light read, which fits very well in this hot summer day among the pandemic and protests.
This story is about Cecily who meets a man named Grant, shortly after breaking up with her boyfriend named Matthew. Something felt off to me about Grant, but their relationship blossomed and things turn out okay. The story has a hint of mystery/intrigue as we learn more about Grant, and takes some surprise turns that I didn't expect.
As I just got to the end of the story, i'm not sure if i feel like there was good resolution to the story. It feels a little disjointed, and just has me thinking "huh..."
As I just got to the end of the story, i'm not sure if i feel like there was good resolution to the story. It feels a little disjointed, and just has me thinking "huh..."
I LOVED The Lies that Bind! Think of it as Me Before You by Jojo Moyes “chick lit style”. I was deeply enthralled and could not turn the pages fast enough to see what would happen next. In fact, I told my family that I was reading a REALLY GOOD book and to leave me alone until I finished it. I then sat on the deck of my pool and read until I eagerly and happily finished the last page. I loved the easy and refreshing writing style, the romantic and emotional storyline and plot, and the relatable characters and intricate relationships. It was a perfect read, exactly what I wanted and was looking for!
Agree with Mary Fenton:: I don’t usually like chick lit but this was recommended by a friend. It was an easy read with a couple of good twists. While it still was the normal chick lit basis with hallmark endings that are too unrealistic for me to believe, I enjoyed the book and would give it 3.5 stars if given that option. But the genre doesn’t warrant four stars for me as it’s not a book I would recommend as not being able to get out of my head or not being able to out down, reserving 4 and 5 stars for that type of book for me.
Definitely would be a quick beach read for something light with twists and some solid female strength.
Definitely would be a quick beach read for something light with twists and some solid female strength.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Almost DNR after the first few chapters. It didn’t turn for me until about 60% of the way in, after 9/11, then I really enjoyed it.
I didn’t love this book or hate it, but it definitely wasn’t my favorite Emily Giffin novel. Nor was it my least favorite (I’m still creeped out by The One & Only).
I felt like she spent too much time dropping in gratuitous 2000s references, which I get, I love me some 90s & 00s nostalgia but it was just over the top.
I also felt it was too centered on the men in Cecily’s life and they were the catalyst for everything that happened. She just kinda rolled with it.
The 9/11 plot was too convenient and the more I write this review the more I realize that I‘m not sure I even liked this book.
I felt like she spent too much time dropping in gratuitous 2000s references, which I get, I love me some 90s & 00s nostalgia but it was just over the top.
I also felt it was too centered on the men in Cecily’s life and they were the catalyst for everything that happened. She just kinda rolled with it.
The 9/11 plot was too convenient and the more I write this review the more I realize that I‘m not sure I even liked this book.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
While I read it quickly, it left something to be desired. I didn’t like how 9/11 was used in this book. If you’re going to use a tragedy like that in your novel, you have to do it well. Giffin’s use of the trauma that thousands of real people experienced and are still dealing with the circumstances of losing loved ones should not be used as a cover up for a character like Grant. It wasn’t disrespectful but it almost could have been and I just wish she had provided that fateful day with more development and greater empathy.