45 pages 1 hour read

Emily Giffin

Something Borrowed

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Reviews & Readership

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Emily Giffin's Something Borrowed has garnered mixed reviews. Readers appreciate the engaging and fast-paced narrative, as well as the complex character development. However, some critiques highlight the morally ambiguous choices of the protagonist as a drawback. Overall, it's a captivating read that sparks discussion on loyalty and friendship.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Something Borrowed?

Readers who would enjoy Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin typically appreciate contemporary romance and chick-lit with complex emotional dilemmas and moral ambiguity. Fans of Sophie Kinsella's Can You Keep a Secret? and Helen Fielding's Bridget Jones’s Diary will find similar charm and relatable protagonists.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Romance
Topics
Relationships
Themes
Relationships: Friendship
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal
Life/Time: Aging