Synopses & Reviews
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New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin comes a novel that shows how someone with a “perfect life” can lose it alland then find everything.
Darcy Rhone thought she had it all figured out: the more beautiful the girl, the more charmed her life. Never mind substance. Never mind playing by the rules. Never mind karma.
But Darcys neat, perfect world turns upside down when her best friend, Rachel White, the plain-Jane “good girl,” steals her fiancé, while Darcy finds herself completely alone for the first time in her life…with a baby on the way.
Darcy tries to recover, fleeing to her childhood friend living in London and resorting to her tried-and-true methods for getting what she wants. But as she attempts to recreate her glamorous life on a new continent, Darcy finds that her rules no longer apply. It is only then that Darcy can begin her journey toward self-awareness, forgiveness, and motherhood.
Something Blue is a novel about one womans surprising discoveries about the true meaning of friendship, love, and happily-ever-after. Its a novel for anyone who has ever, even secretly, wondered if the last thing you want is really the one thing you need.
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"[A] modern-day Jane Austen."--Vanity Fair “Giffin's writing is warm and engaging. Readers will find themselves cheering for Darcy as she proves people can change in this captivating tale.” -Booklist (starred review) "Witty and compelling."--Charlotte Observer "Darcy is Scarlett O'Hara set in modern day."--Newark Star-Ledger
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"[A] modern-day Jane Austen." —Vanity Fair“Giffin's writing is warm and engaging. Readers will find themselves cheering for Darcy as she proves people can change in this captivating tale.” —Booklist (starred review) "Highly entertaining…Despite a happy ending, Giffin raises thorny questions. A long friendship can (like marriage) turn claustrophobic or abusive. Is infidelity the solution? And why are pretty girls so easily taken in by scheming Plain Janes?" —Boston Globe"[Giffin's] plotting and prose are so engaging that she quickly becomes a fun, friendly presence in your reading life." —Chicago Sun-Times"The authors impressive knack for intimacy and insight sparkles in this delightful novel." —Hamptons magazine"SOMETHING BLUE goes beyond the traditional conventions in a witty and compelling way, and reaffirms a lesson we all should have learned long ago: Love doesnt need a fairy tale, fancy wrapping or a big price tag. Often, its better without." —Charlotte Observer"Darcy is Scarlett OHara set in modern [day]. Giffin orchestrates her gradual change ingeniously…[and] successfully answers any ‘Gone With the Wind fan who wondered if, after Rhett Butler decided he didnt give a damn, Scarlett ever morphed into someone softer." —Newark Star-Ledger
“Smartly written. The dialogue is real with lightly rendered lessons about what really matters in life…Emily Giffin knows what shes doing.” —Winston-Salem Journal
“Emily Giffins sophomore effort is a joy to read from start to finish, taking the egotistical villainess of her first novel and turning her into an unlikely heroine. Any woman who carries the scars of a broken friendship will appreciate this literary gem, which covers every emotional battleground possible—from rejection and betrayal to self-discovery and pregnancy.” —CanWest
“A touching depiction of one womans surprising discoveries about the true meaning of friendship and happily-ever after. Sometimes you can lose it all, only to find everything in the end.” —The State (SC)
Synopsis
From the New York Times bestselling author of Something Borrowed comes a novel that shows how someone with a perfect life' can lose it all and then find everything.
Darcy Rhone thought she had it all figured out: the more beautiful the girl, the more charmed her life. Never mind substance. Never mind playing by the rules. Never mind karma.
But Darcy's neat, perfect world turns upside down when her best friend, Rachel, the plain-Jane "good girl," steals her fiance, while Darcy finds herself completely alone for the first time in her life with a baby on the way.
Darcy tries to recover, fleeing to her childhood friend living in London and resorting to her tried-and-true methods for getting what she wants. But as she attempts to recreate her glamorous life on a new continent, Darcy finds that her rules no longer apply. It is only then that Darcy can begin her journey toward self-awareness, forgiveness, and motherhood.
Something Blue is a novel about one woman's surprising discoveries about the true meaning of friendship, love, and happily-ever-after. It's a novel for anyone who has ever, even secretly, wondered if the last thing you want is really the one thing you need.
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Synopsis
"Warm and engaging; readers will find themselves cheering for Darcy as she proves people can change in this captivating tale." -Booklist (starred review)
Synopsis
Following the smash-hit SOMETHING BORROWED comes story of betrayal, redemption, and forgiveness Darcy Rhone has always been able to rely on a few things: Her beauty and charm. Her fiance, Dex. Her lifelong best friend, Rachel. She never needed anything else. Or so she thinks until Dex calls off their dream wedding and she uncovers the ultimate betrayal. Blaming everyone but herself, Darcy flees to London and attempts to re-create her glamorous life on a new continent. But to her dismay, she discovers that her tried-and-true tricks no longer apply--and that her luck has finally expired. It is only then that she can begin her journey toward redemption, forgiveness, and true love. "Witty and compelling."--Charlotte Observer “Giffin's writing is warm and engaging. Readers will find themselves cheering for Darcy as she proves people can change in this captivating tale.” -Booklist (starred review) "Darcy is Scarlett O'Hara set in modern day."--Newark Star-Ledger
Synopsis
Following the smash-hit SOMETHING BORROWED comes story of betrayal, redemption, and forgiveness Darcy Rhone has always been able to rely on a few things: Her beauty and charm. Her fiance, Dex. Her lifelong best friend, Rachel. She never needed anything else. Or so she thinks until Dex calls off their dream wedding and she uncovers the ultimate betrayal. Blaming everyone but herself, Darcy flees to London and attempts to re-create her glamorous life on a new continent. But to her dismay, she discovers that her tried-and-true tricks no longer apply--and that her luck has finally expired. It is only then that she can begin her journey toward redemption, forgiveness, and true love.
About the Author
Emily Giffin is a graduate of Wake Forest University and the University of Virginia School of Law. After practicing litigation at a Manhattan firm for several years, she moved to London to write full time. The author of four New York Times bestselling novels, she now lives in Atlanta with her husband and three young children. Visit www.emilygiffin.com.
Reading Group Guide
1. Many readers of Something Borrowed expressed doubts at being able to read and enjoy a book from Darcys point of view. Were you reluctant to read her story? Did your feelings about her ever change? If so, at what point in the story? 2. What do you view as Darcys greatest weakness? Could this also be considered her greatest strength? If so, how? 3. What do you think caused Darcys breakup with Marcus? Do you think Marcus was more or less responsible for it than Darcy? 4. In many ways this is a story about personal growth and transformation. Do you think people can fundamentally change? How difficult did it seem for Darcy to change? What role did Ethan play in those changes? What role did her pregnancy play? 5. What do you think would have become of Darcy if she had not become pregnant? If she hadnt gone to London? What are some of the key differences in living life in London as opposed to New York? Do you think some of these differences helped Darcy evolve? 6. How do you think Darcys relationship with her mother played a role in the person she was? 7. In what ways are Dex, Marcus, and Ethan different? In what ways are they similar? Do you think their similarities are true of men in general? 8. Where do you see Darcy and Rachel in five years? Ten? If you were Darcy, would you have been able to forgive Rachel? Would you have invited her to your wedding? 9. Do you feel there is a line that can be crossed in friendship, where forgiveness isn't possible? 10. What are your views regarding the closing sentences of the book: “Love and friendship. They are what make us who we are, and what can change us, if we let them."?