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abbywebb's review against another edition
3.0
I love Emily Giffin, but seriously, who wants to read about yet another cheater?! I am sure much of her fan base has experienced that sort of drama in their real lives that they don't need to relive it in print. It was cute in her initial book, watching the secret relationship of Dex and Rachel unfold, but this was something much different.
Very nice book though, aside from that pesky detail in the story line. This is another example of straight-forward chick lit that keeps you engaged until the bitter end, despite not being filled with much action.
Very nice book though, aside from that pesky detail in the story line. This is another example of straight-forward chick lit that keeps you engaged until the bitter end, despite not being filled with much action.
carlimact's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I bought this book ages ago and decided to read it again after an unhaul.
Well...
I find it really hard to enjoy a book when the characters are insufferable.
Nick comes off as judgemental and Valerie with no backbone for the most part.
I literally groaned when I saw the main conflict coming
The one saving grace where I would've given 2 stars unfortunately was taken from me in the last couple pages.
In short, if you don't enjoy infidelity don't read this.
I normally enjoy Giffin's novels so this really disappointed me.
Well...
I find it really hard to enjoy a book when the characters are insufferable.
Nick comes off as judgemental and Valerie with no backbone for the most part.
I literally groaned when I saw the main conflict coming
The one saving grace where I would've given 2 stars unfortunately was taken from me in the last couple pages.
In short, if you don't enjoy infidelity don't read this.
I normally enjoy Giffin's novels so this really disappointed me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
banteringbibliophile's review against another edition
2.0
Okay I generally like Emily Griffin because it usually portrays women as strong and unlike most other books it gives a reason for why infidelity happens from an angle that no one discusses. And yet I'm pretty sure at the end of her books that I hate everyone. And I'm a very understanding person. I personally loved something borrowed and loved Dex and Rachel in Something borrowed. As a young woman I could relate to Rachel and it was a good feel good story perfect for a young adult yearning for love.Rachel wasn't extraordinarily pretty and yet despite it all she got the guy. Something blue was horrible because I hated Darcy and always did hate her even after she had her own book. But this book was just Blah, I hated seeing Rachel and Dex happy because they weren't normal and no way the Rachel we knew would give up everything about herself and become the sappy friend. Also Tessa seemed whiny and stupid, what woman doesn't notice something like that. Valerie also was just ugh. I just hated her she was judgmental and mean and didn't seem like a very good mother. And more importantly Nick was to blame and Tessa just took him back and blames herself. On what level is this story realistic in any way. And I'm not even done and desperately want to quit but I have a stupid rule where I have to get through a book if I start it its gonna be a long painful night...
mxshining's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a bit slow in the beginning, but gets you emotionally involved towards the end. Also: quite realistic, which is a positive point for me (considering romantic books).
allisondenae's review against another edition
3.0
Rushed out and got this first thing this morning! SOOOO excited! I love Emily Giffin!!
Update: I finished it, but I am still deciding. Can't be a good sign. I couldn't put it down, but was it good? Do I want to read it over and over like Something Blue? Nope. Sad, cause I love her, and I will keep reading her books faithfully, but this was just not my favorite. Much better than Love the One You're with, though. I'll give her that.
Update: I finished it, but I am still deciding. Can't be a good sign. I couldn't put it down, but was it good? Do I want to read it over and over like Something Blue? Nope. Sad, cause I love her, and I will keep reading her books faithfully, but this was just not my favorite. Much better than Love the One You're with, though. I'll give her that.
tennilles's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mslenakay's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't really enjoy this book. It's always the same themes with Giffin's books.
I feel like too many of her books are about cheating, to the point that it's almost as if she truly believes that every single guy cheats. I finished this book honestly wondering if everyone cheats, that's how much it comes up in Emily Giffin's books.
I feel like too many of her books are about cheating, to the point that it's almost as if she truly believes that every single guy cheats. I finished this book honestly wondering if everyone cheats, that's how much it comes up in Emily Giffin's books.
devansbooklife's review against another edition
4.0
I hated the ending. I dont know why but I never felt sorry for Tess. I wanted Val and Nick together. Tess was a shallow, selfish, snob. I felt bad for Val, and even though she did what was wrong, I felt she deserved happiness.
anna3101's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book which was a big surprise for me. I expected this to be another piece of light-minded chick lit reading, just for fun, just to relax, and being a little annoyed by messy writing and improbable plot all along the way :)
But this one made me think, although I have to agree some things about the book were not very realistic and incosequent. But then again, who am I to judge, I haven't been there and sincerely hope I will never be there - caught in the pain and despair of cheating which turned out to be destructive for all the sides.
Generally, the book gave me a lot to ponder on. How do these things happen, and why? Is there any way out? What would I do? What would other people do?
Most important of all, it's a great reminder of how fragile any relationship is, and how we should take care of it and appreciate it before it is too late.
But this one made me think, although I have to agree some things about the book were not very realistic and incosequent. But then again, who am I to judge, I haven't been there and sincerely hope I will never be there - caught in the pain and despair of cheating which turned out to be destructive for all the sides.
Generally, the book gave me a lot to ponder on. How do these things happen, and why? Is there any way out? What would I do? What would other people do?
Most important of all, it's a great reminder of how fragile any relationship is, and how we should take care of it and appreciate it before it is too late.
laurenb's review against another edition
No no no. I didn’t know what this book was about based on the brief synopsis, and I don’t read comments on here before reading. Halfway through the book Valerie tells her brother that she can’t stop seeing Nick. What a load of baloney. I hate cheating stories, and I don’t feel sympathy for people who cheat. It’s not a story I’m interested in reading about.