Something Borrowed, Emily Giffin
Something Borrowed, Emily Giffin
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Something Borrowed
A Novel

Author: Emily Giffin

Narrator: Jennifer Wiltsie

Unabridged: 10 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/28/2009

Synopsis

Something Borrowed is the smash-hit debut novel from Emily Giffin for every woman who has ever had a complicated love-hate friendship. The basis for the blockbuster movie starring Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, and John Krasinski!

Rachel White is the consummate good girl. A hard-working attorney at a large Manhattan law firm and a diligent maid of honor to her charmed best friend Darcy, Rachel has always played by all the rules. Since grade school, she has watched Darcy shine, quietly accepting the sidekick role in their lopsided friendship. But that suddenly changes the night of her thirtieth birthday when Rachel finally confesses her feelings to Darcy's fiance, and is both horrified and thrilled to discover that he feels the same way.

As the wedding date draws near, events spiral out of control, and Rachel knows she must make a choice between her heart and conscience. In so doing, she discovers that the lines between right and wrong can be blurry, endings aren't always neat, and sometimes you have to risk everything to be true to yourself.

About Emily Giffin

American author, Emily Giffin, was born in the town of Naperville, Illinois, where she had an all-American life attending Naperville North High School. She had an interest in writing even back then. Giffin served as editor-in-chief of the school's newspaper. She received her degrees from Wake Forest and University of Virginia. She worked in litigation in Manhattan after she earned her law degree.

Writing was always the dream for Giffin. She worked as a lawyer to make a living and to pay off school loans. In her limited spare time, she worked on a manuscript, but when presented, it was rejected. Giffin was persistent though, moving to London and retiring from law to work full time on her writing. In London, she began her first well received novel, Something Borrowed, and thus began her accomplished writing career.

Critics loved her work, even comparing her to a modern day Jane Austin, and praised her story-telling skills. Her other works include: Something Blue; Baby Proof; Love the One You're With; Heart of the Matter; Where We Belong; The One and Only; First Comes Love; and All I Ever Wanted. Her books have been well received world-wide and translated into many languages. She and her family now reside in Atlanta.

Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Lexie on 2007-06-14 15:26:31

SOmething borrowed is a wonderful book in a suspensefulish way. Its the type of book that once it is opened you just can't put it down. I got this book and finished it in 2 days. The book makes total since and makes everything clear, as in the popular girl eventually has her major downfall.

AudiobooksNow review by Laura on 2008-09-23 22:42:18

This is now one of my favorite books.. and authors! I loved it.. I couldnt put it down.

AudiobooksNow review by Crystal on 2008-12-27 09:32:25

Very good book. Every woman should be able to relate to this book in some way!

Goodreads review by chan ☆ on June 17, 2022

no idea how to rate this because on the one hand, what a fucking mess but on the other hand... at least this book commits. it's a truly unhinged josie silver book. a campy take on In Five Years. could have absolutely done without the 2000s fat shaming and other assorted aggressions though. if you're c......more

Goodreads review by Bonnie on August 15, 2007

I loved this book and have passed it on to other friends! Thanks to Kristi for turning me on to this author. This is one of the best chick-lit books ever. The follow-up "Something Blue" was almost as good. The story focuses on two lifelong best friends, Rachel and Darcy. The first installment is tol......more

Goodreads review by Anne on December 17, 2014

?????? I don't understand the rave reviews. How is this a good story? Was Rachael supposed to be the one I was rooting for in this scenario? 'Cause I didn't like her. She was BORING. Rachael was a whiner who played it safe, then blamed her friend for all of the things that she didn't have. Yes, Darcy......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on February 21, 2008

So here's my take on Something Borrowed, and "Chic-lit" in general - it's satisfying in the way watching an episode of The Hills is satisfying. You know EXACTLY what's going to happen from the first lines of the first chapter (which i guess can be nice since it makes you feel smart and gives a gener......more

Goodreads review by Winna on December 24, 2007

I read this book in two sittings. I know it is a little controversial: some people adore Rachel for 'stealing' her best friend Darcy's fiance. And some others think it is just immoral. Here goes my opinion. Rachel, who is a passive thirty years old woman, has lived in Darcy's shadow all her life. Dar......more

Quotes

“Jennifer Wiltsie's warm, emotionally expressive voice immediately draws listeners into Giffin's story and makes them sympathize with Rachel, whose growing attraction to her best friend's fiance eventually develops into a guilt-ridden affair. Wiltsie handles the other characters deftly.” —Publishers Weekly

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