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| Love the One You're with | 
 enlarge | Author: Emily Giffin
Publisher: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  269 reviews
Format: Import
Media: Paperback
Edition: Export Ed
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
ISBN: 0752875825
EAN: 9780752875828
ASIN: 0752875825
Publication Date: July 10, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 Excellent read May 19, 2008
23 out of 37 found this review helpful
I thought this was really well done. At first, I thought the plot -- ex-boyfriend v. husband -- was old and tired. But Giffin always brings a very nuanced eye to her books, and her character development (particularly with the female characters), was wonderful as always. You forget that they are not real people. I think she also did a great deal of research into photography to make the protagonist's career convincing.
I won't give away the plot -- basically, Ellen is married to Andy, then runs into heartbreaker Leo, who starts e-mailing her -- but it yielded a number of interesting insights. The book was a great ride, and a return to form after the somewhat disappointing Baby Proof.
Another great book! May 14, 2008
21 out of 26 found this review helpful
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I received an advance reader copy and read it in a single day...you really get sucked into Ellen's dilemma (deciding between two people with whom she shares deep feelings) and can really feel and understand her struggles and her choices. Even if you don't agree with what she does.
Without giving too much away, I will say that the ending is something you may guess early on, but it really isn't all that important to the story. It's more about getting inside Ellen's head and trying to understand why she would even consider doing the things she's (maybe) doing. It's another great Giffin book, and I hope that she has a million more in her.
If you're a fan, this is a must have. If you're new to Giffin, this is a good place to start (either this or Something Borrowed).
 what a waste June 13, 2008
20 out of 27 found this review helpful
This book was a waste of time, money, and talent. The main character is unlikeable and although that in itself is not a death knell for a book, at least make her interesting. This girl/woman is just a spoiled brat who decides eight years after being dumped by a guy who everyone knew was bad for her, and at least five years into a supposedly good relationship (one of them married to the new guy) that she doesn't know what or who she really wants? Please! The characters are so formulaic that they must have come from a how-to-write-a bad-novel-manual: the brooding, enigmatic ex-boyfriend; the one dimensional, boy next door dope of a husband; the charming, beautiful, rich, best friend; and the wise to the ways of the world sister. I bought the book because I had a ten dollar coupon from Borders and because I liked Miss Giffen's other books. However, if you must read this one, get it from the library. I will be donating my copy. One last thing. The plural of "you" in Pittsburgh is "yu'uns", not "you guys."
 Nothing Interesting About This Story June 8, 2008
18 out of 24 found this review helpful
I don't see how anyone can be impressed with this book. Giffin's first book was very good. Her second, ok, her last not so good.
This book goes on and on but never goes anywhere with the story. In a nutshell: Ellen loves and is married to Andy. Ellen used to be in love with Leo. She meets Leo for coffee and starts to wonder about him again. But she loves Andy. 200 pages and this is all the author talks about. There is nothing of substance happening. Its not until the near end of the book that Ellen finally comes face to face with Leo and has to choose. No drum roll....its just plain boring.
Skip this one.
Wonderful, wonderful book! May 17, 2008
14 out of 19 found this review helpful
Another great book by Giffin. I couldn't put it down and finished it in less than 24 hours. All of her books have been wonderful. I highly recommend her and look forward to other books she writes. Great story lines, wonderfully written, fun to read, captivating characters. She really accurately describes the thoughts and emotions of her characters in the different situations they face. A must read!!
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