| Something Borrowed | 
 enlarge | Author: Emily Giffin
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  382 reviews
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 031232118X
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780312321185
Publication Date: June 1, 2004
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Product Description
Something Borrowed tells the story of Rachel, a young attorney living and working in Manhattan. Rachel has always been the consummate good girl---until her thirtieth birthday, when her best friend, Darcy, throws her a party. That night, after too many drinks, Rachel ends up in bed with Darcy's fiance. Although she wakes up determined to put the one-night fling behind her, Rachel is horrified to discover that she has genuine feelings for the one guy she should run from. As the September wedding date nears, Rachel knows she has to make a choice. In doing so, she discovers that the lines between right and wrong can be blurry, endings aren't always neat, and sometimes you have to risk all to win true happiness. Something Borrowed is a phenomenal debut novel that will have you laughing, crying, and calling your best friend.
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 One of the Best Contemporary Romance I've read!!! November 2, 2008
Emily Giffin's protagonist is someone whom every girl can relate to. I can't say enough of how much I feel for the main character! The story is fast-paced, no nonsense, and believable. Truly an enjoyable read! I couldn't put the book down until the very end, and was so sad when I finished the book, because I didn't want the story to end!!!!
 Cute adult chick-lit with more substance than fluff. October 26, 2008
This is my first shot at an Emily Giffin novel after receiving several recommendations from friends and I must say that I was very happy with the selection!
It's a quick read that I found hard to put down. I loved the characters, the forbidden love story... and as a 30 year old myself, the 80s pop culture references were a delightful opportunity to giggle.
 Something Borrowed October 21, 2008
The story made you take a look at your own girlfriend relationships
And asks the question, is your best friend really your best friend?
Don't read before your wedding! October 20, 2008
"Since elementary school, Rachel and Darcy have been best friends, with Darcy always outshining Rachel. While single Rachel is the self-confessed good girl, an attorney trapped at a suffocating New York law firm, Darcy is the complete opposite, a stereotypical outgoing publicist, planning a wedding with the handsome Dex. After Rachel's 30th birthday party, she knocks back one drink too many and winds up in bed with Dex. Instead of feeling guilty about sleeping with her best friend's fiance, Rachel realizes that Dex is the only man she's really loved, and that she's always resented manipulative Darcy. Rachel and Dex spend a few weekends in the city together "working" while Darcy's off with friends at a Hamptons beach share, but finally Rachel realizes she'll have to give Dex an ultimatum." ~ From Publishers Weekly
Admittedly, I should not have been reading this book the week before I left for my wedding, but oh well, I liked it anyway. I have had friends like Darcy who always make you feel about 6 inches tall and it was very satisfying to read about Rachel finally getting back at her toxic friend.
I have very few complaints about "Something Borrowed." While admittedly it was not a riveting story, it was still enjoyable in a chick flick sort of way. Giffin does tend to elaborate on feelings a little much as opposed to progressing her plot, but despite having to skim a few pages here and there the book is charming and has a real-life feel to it as opposed to a corny soap opera motif.
"Something Borrowed" is a fun, no strings attached beach read. I might just even pick up the sequel!
Four Stars.
such a page turner October 19, 2008
i first night i read it, i couldnt put it down til 3:30 in the morning... and since have to wake up with my son, thats pretty late for me. i cant wait to pick up something blue and see where this funny group of people takes me next!
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