Something Borrowed

So annoying to be such a lousy friend/girlfriend/professional. At some point I wanted to yell at Rachel to please go to therapy and work things out.

I don't have a whole lot to say about this one. It is quite different from the movie. Many things were changed. I watched the movie first, and I prefer how the main characters are portrayed in the movie than in the book. The book was a bit of a disappointment for me.

I had this book by Emily Griffin recommended to me and I'm glad I bought it.
Read it in 2 days, bought the sequel at midnight straight after finishing.

Rachel is a strong heroine who puts up with a lot from her long term friend Darcy.

I think this story resonates so much because we've probably all had a friend like Darcy.

It was good. I mean, gave me hope in love and everything. But towards the middle/end I got extremely frustrated with Rachel's passiveness. All I kept thinking is enough is enough already! I was also frustrated at the end with the fact that Rachel allowed Darcy to manipulate the situation. Like, I get it she's non confrontational but literally risking your reputation and your parents because you can't be bothered is annoying. And honestly, she should've been way more pissed.

Anyway, the writing was good, easy to read, and fun.

I didn't like the characters. I thought all 4 were all selfish and so very self -centered. I didn't really like the plot. Hearing about book 2 made book 1 better though. I won't read book 2, but I read a plot summary. So I cared enough for that. And it actually made me raise it a star.

Loved it! :)

It was ok. The characters and their fears, desires were clear. As you can see from other reviews many character's personality where un-liked. My issue was the author explaining to much instead of showing action, or dialog. I've read many reviews before picking up this book. Anyone who says Rachel should have ended up with Ethan has not read the book. I think that option is movie based. Ethan is long distance in this and he is rachel's vacation escape from the wedding. The book had Hilary as the friend mostly in the know, giving advice, and challenging Dexter.

I struggled to get through this book. None of the characters were even likable! The main character was just this whiny, woe-is-me girl who is “best friends” with a complete bitch. Terrible book, don't even waste your time reading it, I wish I hadn't.

I really enjoyed this book; it was a simple read.

Don't make the mistake of watching the movie before reading this book... It makes it unbearable!

I have never really read anything that would qualify as chick-lit, unless you classify Nancy Drew as chick-lit. I can only hope that this book doesn't represent the whole genre; regardless, I will stay away from anything in this genre for quite awhile. The plot was silly and far-fetched, the characters were dismal and predictable, and the writing itself was mediocre at best.

Here are some of the major issues I saw:

1. How on Earth does Rachel even like Darcy? She is a shallow shell of a friend that I can't believe Rachel would bother keeping in touch with.2. There are 2 Rachels here, one who is constantly comparing herself to the perceived perfection of Darcy, and one who goes to the baby shower entirely too full of herself and her awesome career as an attorney. These 2 Rachels hardly seem to be part of one personality.3. The end was such a disappointment that it surprised me based on that alone. Dexter is a jerk, obviously. And it is not evidence of a strong woman that Rachel waited around for him to come begging for her. Also, Darcy pregnant with What's-His-Name's baby??? Are you kidding me???4. There was a section of the sequel to this book at the end of my Kindle edition. I could not tell a single difference in the tone of narrative voice between this book, narrated by Rachel, and the sequel, narrated by Darcy. They have the same voice, the same tone, just a different story to tell. And it's not a story that I want to hear.

I am sad to admit this is probably the longest review I've ever written on GR. I guess I complain louder and more often than I compliment, or perhaps it was just too easy to find so many disagreeable aspects of this book.

A fast read about new love and old friends. A great book to take to the beach.

Another book I won from Goodreads!

This book had everything which keeps me entertained: the humor, the excitement, the romance, the emotion, and more. It was a very easy book to read, and hard to put down. I just can't wait to share this book with others, and read more by Emily Giffin.

Rachel is a single woman turning 30. Her best female friend Darcy is getting married to her best male friend Dexter, and Rachel is the Maid of Honor. The night of her 30th birthday, Rachel drinks a little too much, takes Dex home, and that starts the summer of excitement, happiness, sadness and fear. Twists and turns will keep you wondering... Will he call the wedding off or not?

Read it to find out for yourself.

In some ways, this book reminded me of Bridget Jones' Diary.

I read this book a long time ago, in my chick lit days when I was obsessed with finding my own love story. I enjoyed it. Now, I probably wouldn't so much because I have my own pretty great love story. But it's a cute book (if you can call that a compliment)