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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
I have mixed feelings on this one. I felt like at times the author was trying way too hard to establish the 90s setting. I also felt like the ending was really rushed and not as heart-felt as the rest of the story. I didn’t understand the characters motivations as clearly as in other parts of the book. Where it really shined was the emotions of watching 9/11 and the days following. It was also fun to revisit some characters from Something Borrowed in a little cameo appearance!
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I typically love this author but this one didn’t hit for me. The plot was all over the place. Cecily was a relatable character but I found myself yelling at her for her immaturity. Plus, the whole 9/11 tragedy was very hard to relive. Not my favorite from Emily Giffin.
Cecily Gardner thought she had it all figured out until one day she ends up post-breakup in a New York City dive bar at 2 a.m. After working up the liquid courage to call him, she hears a voice next to her saying “don’t do it” and when she looks up, there he is. No, not her ex but a new ‘he’. A ‘he’ that doesn’t tell her his name until after they’ve gone home, a he that doesn’t take advantage of her, that calls when he says he does and is romantic in all the right moments. Grant seems perfect and their new relationship is tested, passing with flying colors as he has to move abroad to help his brother.
He arrives stateside on September 10, 2001 and works in the South Tower. He’s soon lost. That perfect, passionate love story is broken leaving Cecily to heal and as she soon learns, she’s not the only one grieving for Grant. As a local reporter, she has learned to follow her gut and her gut says there’s more to the story.
I’ve loved reading Giffin’s novels over the years and I enjoyed this one just as much as the others. The main character as a woman is a theme that has become VERY popular especially in a coming-of-age style and this doesn’t disappoint. The beginning of the book was the best part. There are a couple of twists and I didn’t necessarily see coming that make the story more interesting but at some point become unrealistic. The ending of the book was rushed but it definitely tied up the loose ends. Overall, I’d say this was a 3.5-4 stars for me! I waver just because I did enjoy the character development and I love a good, WILD twist.
Thanks to NetGalley, Emily Giffin and Random House Publishing for an ARC in exchange for an honest review! This novel is set to release June 2, 2020. If you have enjoyed past Emily Giffin books, I would definitely recommend!
He arrives stateside on September 10, 2001 and works in the South Tower. He’s soon lost. That perfect, passionate love story is broken leaving Cecily to heal and as she soon learns, she’s not the only one grieving for Grant. As a local reporter, she has learned to follow her gut and her gut says there’s more to the story.
I’ve loved reading Giffin’s novels over the years and I enjoyed this one just as much as the others. The main character as a woman is a theme that has become VERY popular especially in a coming-of-age style and this doesn’t disappoint. The beginning of the book was the best part. There are a couple of twists and I didn’t necessarily see coming that make the story more interesting but at some point become unrealistic. The ending of the book was rushed but it definitely tied up the loose ends. Overall, I’d say this was a 3.5-4 stars for me! I waver just because I did enjoy the character development and I love a good, WILD twist.
Thanks to NetGalley, Emily Giffin and Random House Publishing for an ARC in exchange for an honest review! This novel is set to release June 2, 2020. If you have enjoyed past Emily Giffin books, I would definitely recommend!
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked the book, but it wasn’t my favorite from Giffin. Still a great read, especially on the beach.
I was entertained - that’s about all I have to say.
medium-paced
This was a fairly quick read that took some unexpected turns. It was interesting to read a book that took place in New York when 9/11 happened, twenty years later.