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delaneysc's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
gracefullypunk's review
5.0
Truthfully, what put me off this book first was the main character's name: Claudia. I just don't like it. But as I read, I saw more and more that this woman was almost exactly like me. Either women are more alike then we like to think, or Emily Giffin knows just what is in my head. Because I could relate to Claudia, it made me love the book.
mkmahoney11's review against another edition
2.0
I don’t know if I was just overly excited for this book, but I could not get through this one with ease.
mbenzz's review
5.0
I read (and loved) both of Ms. Giffin's previous novels, 'Something Borrowed' and 'Something Blue'. And when I saw that she had a new book out I couldn't wait to get a hold of it. I was hoping it would continue with the same characters from her first two books, and when I saw that it didn't, I was afraid I wouldn't like it as much. Well...how wrong was I!
This is an incredibly real, intelligent, yet also amusing look at what happens when two people start out wanting the same things in life, but then one of them changes their mind...and the other is left feeling betrayed, and not sure of what to do next. Well, this is exactly what happens to Ben and Claudia, who at the start of their marriage are both crystal clear on the idea of children...they DON"T want them. But after a few years, Ben decides he wants to be a father, but Claudia still stands firm in their original agreement. Neither, it seems, is willing to compromise...so where does that leave them?
What follows is at times very funny, yet also heartbreaking, because I'm willing to bet most of us at one time or another have experienced some of what Claudia is going through...maybe not the same problem, but the same emotions. Also, Ms. Giffin has this amazing talent (and not just in this book, but also in her first two) of absolutely pegging the readers own thoughts. I don't know how many times I would read something and think 'That's JUST what I was thinking!', or 'I would have done the SAME thing!'.
Overall I just can't recommend her books enough! They are all very well written, with just the right mix of excitement, drama, and humor. And definitely DON"T make the mistake of writing her stuff off as 'chick-lit' because her books are far from it! And even though she just came out with this book, I'm already looking forward to her next novel...you're almost guaranteed a great read when you pick up a book from this entertaining author!
This is an incredibly real, intelligent, yet also amusing look at what happens when two people start out wanting the same things in life, but then one of them changes their mind...and the other is left feeling betrayed, and not sure of what to do next. Well, this is exactly what happens to Ben and Claudia, who at the start of their marriage are both crystal clear on the idea of children...they DON"T want them. But after a few years, Ben decides he wants to be a father, but Claudia still stands firm in their original agreement. Neither, it seems, is willing to compromise...so where does that leave them?
What follows is at times very funny, yet also heartbreaking, because I'm willing to bet most of us at one time or another have experienced some of what Claudia is going through...maybe not the same problem, but the same emotions. Also, Ms. Giffin has this amazing talent (and not just in this book, but also in her first two) of absolutely pegging the readers own thoughts. I don't know how many times I would read something and think 'That's JUST what I was thinking!', or 'I would have done the SAME thing!'.
Overall I just can't recommend her books enough! They are all very well written, with just the right mix of excitement, drama, and humor. And definitely DON"T make the mistake of writing her stuff off as 'chick-lit' because her books are far from it! And even though she just came out with this book, I'm already looking forward to her next novel...you're almost guaranteed a great read when you pick up a book from this entertaining author!
bagejew's review
4.0
Claudia and Ben seem perfectly matched for each other. They share many common interests and goals, including not wanting babies. However, after a couple of years of marriage, things begin to change. Are they truly soulmates? Baby Proof is an entertaining. It grabs your attention and makes you want to keep turning the pages. It's one of those books where you say, "One more page and I'll go to sleep" and then you realize it's well after midnight!
tarin's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
alyssalowyo's review
4.0
the only book of emily giffin's that doesn't involve a cheating scandal in the main character's arc
allisondenae's review
5.0
First Giffin book I read and after I did, I had to read more of her work. She is fantastic. Loved this book!
alidottie's review
3.0
The people in Giffin's books are seldom people I can relate to. This book continued that trend. I hadn't read her for years, so I'd forgotten. Still, the fact that I don't actually hate visiting their lives says something for how they are written. Not my favorites, but I don't hate them.