Reviews

Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin

faded_ink's review against another edition

4.0

Received this book from the Goodreads First Reads program, and I absolutely loved it. It is well-written, funny, and heart-breaking, and you feel for the characters all the way through. After finishing this one, I plan on picking up the next one, Something Blue, to find out what else happens!

lindsmarie's review against another edition

2.0

so sad to rate it this low, because the movie version is one of my favorites. The characters are unlikable and unredeemable, and many parts of the book have not aged gracefully since being written in 2004

kristinhzta90's review

4.0

I really enjoyed this book, one of the reasons were the references to 80's style which was very nostalgic for me. Another reason, if you were ever a girl like Rachel who wasn't the prettiest or most stylish, and got pushed around by your friends, this book will probably resonate with you.

Spoiler

I am not sure if Darcy really was a friend or if she was a frenemy. It was almost like she enjoyed besting Rachel her entire life. But, is Darcy really to blame for everything? I don't think so, Rachel needs to take some responsibility in this relationship, and admit that she always put Darcy above herself and that is selflessness to such a high degree that it becomes a weakness of character. Darcy didn't always win, Rachel let her win. In the end, Rachel figures this out and finally asks for what she wants and stands up for herself.

sereia8's review against another edition

2.0

Since the trailers look cute for the movie adaptation, I thought I'd give chick lit another try. Rachel falls in love with her best friend's fiance and then tries to rationalize that it's okay because her friend is selfish. I didn't buy it. I couldn't respect her or the cheating fiance, Dex. In fact, there wasn't a single likeable character.

maxtish's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

wendythegeekgoddess's review against another edition

3.0

Darcy and Rachel have always been best friends, Darcy always outshining Rachel. Until one night, Rachel wakes up next to Dex, Darcy's fiancee and then everything turns into chaos. Rachel and Dex find themselves caught up in an affair and no matter how hard they try to stop, they find themselves constantly going back to each other. Will it ever stop? Will Darcy ever find out? What will become of the wedding?

This book started very face paced and thrilling but after a while it started to turn into sort of a drag and some of the characters started to become very annoying, although the story starts to pick up a little towards the end, even though, I wouldn't recommend it.


Age: Probably 17 and over just because it is an adult novel

If you like this, you'll probably like: Queen of Babble By: Meg Cabot, The Wedding Girl By: Madeline Wickham

courtney_carpenter's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-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

3.25

jensebring's review against another edition

5.0

Bought this at the college bookstore and read a good portion while waiting in line for books. Very quick read and I liked the main character. Even though she made questionable decisions.

kkcookgirl's review against another edition

tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

If you like Gossip Girl you'll love this book. It's the ultimate tea session because every single character was an awful person (besides Ethan and Claire). I am still in shock as I'm writing this. There is just no freaking way Rachel got her happy ending!! I'm also shocked that people seem to be rooting for her??? She is still the same insecure pick me girl at the end of the book. Darcy isn't much better either. I genuinely think the drama was worth the read, but if you try to root for ANYONE in this book please get some help.

kprouse13's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5