Reviews

Love the One You're with by Emily Giffin

melissakuzma's review against another edition

2.0

NOTE: I listened to this book on audio.

I had a lot of problems with this book. The main character does a lot of really stupid things and isn't very likable, but I was entertained nonetheless. However, I probably won't be running out and reading other books by Emily Giffin any time soon.

lilkhoazee's review against another edition

3.0

Despite quite a few cliche passages that can be found in just any chick-lit of this sort (that made me think 'oh just another one of those'), I ended up liking the story overall, well mainly the ending. I actually found myself uncertain of which side of the fork Ellen was going to take, though not so surprised at the outcome. Perhaps I am not readily thrusting it into the pile of mindless chick-lits because I can relate on several occasions. Then again, doesn't everyone's story have some overlap in any romantic struggle?

erchla's review against another edition

3.0

I liked this book by Giffin, but not as much as some of her others. The writing was the same, but I think it was the story that stopped me from loving it. It was still a good read, but if you haven't read Giffin's others books, I'd choose one of them over this one.

jakobmarleymommy's review against another edition

4.0

This book spoke to me because it mirrored my own struggle with my decision to end my marriage. At times it was as if the author was in my head, telling my story, although unlike Ellen, I didn't stay with my husband.

Overall I really liked the book. However, there were a few things that bothered me. I thought that Ellen and Margot were too cliched. Ellen was the poor girl from Pittsburgh whose best friend Margot is the picture perfect Southern girl without a single flaw. Despite saying that she doesn't resent Margot, it's quite clear that she does. Ellen's husband Andy (who is also Margot's brother) was also just too picture perfect. The way he instantly forgave her after going to see Leo in NYC seemed way too unrealistic. I was disappointed that the author made a happy ending. Life just isn't like that, and I would have liked to have seen Ellen leave Andy, as it was clear to me that while she LOVED him, she wasn't IN LOVE with him. It would have been cool to see Ellen leave Andy and go live in NYC on her own.

mamadimo's review against another edition

3.0

I have loved all Emily Griffin's other books. This one seemed a little ordinary for me, nothing real exciting. A typical "grass seems greener on the other side" story. Not too much spark in this one for me. Just okay.

jesbee's review against another edition

4.0

loved it!

liridona's review against another edition

2.0

I only read this because I was interested in how the author ended the story, but given the title, I should have been able to guess. The characters were paper thin and the story so implausible. It was so buring, I skimmed most of the book.

aritrow's review against another edition

1.0

I didn't like this book... from the very beginning, once I read the inside flap and realized that the main character wanted to cheat I got nervous. It went downhill from there and I did not enjoy this book at all... shame since I really liked all of her previous books.

lisa01's review against another edition

2.0

I waited a long time for this book and I can't remember why I wanted to read it in the first place. Either a reference from a friend or from a magazine. But I didn't really care for it. It was okay but I had to push through it. I prob wont read any more of her book either. Writing style is not for me