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| Love the One You're With | 
 enlarge | Author: Emily Giffin
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  256 reviews
Sales Rank: 682
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 342
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.2 x 1
ISBN: 0312348673
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780312348670
ASIN: 0312348673
Publication Date: May 13, 2008
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Another great book from Emily Giffin May 18, 2008
25 out of 29 found this review helpful
On the surface, Ellen Graham appears to have the perfect life. She has a successful career as a photographer and is married to Andy, a wealthy lawyer who's a fantastic guy and also happens to be the brother of Ellen's best friend, Margot. Several months after Ellen and Andy's wedding, Ellen is going about her business on the streets of New York City when she bumps into Leo, her ex-boyfriend. Ellen hasn't seen or spoken to Leo in years, but as soon as she sees him again, she can't stop thinking about him. Eventually Ellen is forced to decide if what she had with Leo so long ago is worth fighting for, or if she truly belongs with the man she walked down the aisle with.
I always enjoy Emily Giffin's books, and "Love the One You're With" is no exception. Ellen is a very relatable character. I think a lot women encounter their own Leo at some point in their lives, a man who's difficult to completely let go of, for one reason or another. However, the book was very predictable right from the start, and it was pretty obvious how everything would turn out. (There's no such thing as an unhappy ending in an Emily Giffin book!) The ending in itself seemed rather rushed, in my opinion, and I would have enjoyed a longer Ellen/Margot reconciliation scene at the end: Their friendship was a major part of the book, and the resolution between the two characters took up less than three pages at the end of the novel. Still, I enjoyed this book from beginning to end and could not put it down.
 Excellent read May 19, 2008
23 out of 39 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 28 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
21 out of 30 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
19 out of 35 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.
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