Something Borrowed- Emily Giffin

#76. Something Borrowed- Emily Giffin

Oh.

Oh, oh, oh. I loved this. LOVED this.

I've seen Emily Giffin's books around for years, but I've never read one. Why? Right now, I have no freaking clue, because I absolutely adored this book, and I was left wanting to dress all in black, break into Emily's house, steal her computer, and spend the rest of my life reading everything she's ever written. That's how much I enjoyed this. (I know, I need a life.)

Whoever thought a book about cheating could be so damn captivating? Rachel takes up with her best friend Darcy's man, Dex. It's nothing something either of them planned on, and Rachel was ready to forget it ever happened after the first time, but Dex won't let it go, and Rachel finally gives into her feelings. Darcy is a borderline stereotypical character- she's bitchy, she's spoiled, she constantly says hurtful things and blows them off as speaking the truth- but she has just enough depth to work. Rachel's unsure of herself, awkward, lacking self-confidence- in short, she's Everygirl. And I loved how this novel tackles the gray areas in life- what do we owe our friends? What if those friends aren't as good of friends as we once thought? What do we owe ourselves? Is cheating always wrong?

I love Giffin's style. I love her sense of humor, the way she puts words together, the way her story flows, the way she sets up a scene so perfectly. I'm about halfway through Baby Proof right now, and I'm going to be scouring the library tomorrow (we go every Saturday) for everything else they have by her. I love chick lit (I know there's some controversy about that phrase, but I don't find it disrespectful or scornful; I think it classifies a certain genre of books that deal with lively female characters, a lively plot, and that are written with a sense of humor. I love authors that can make me laugh, and great chick lit always does), and when I find an author I like in this genre, I want everything by her. I may not love it all, but I still want to read it all.

Have you read Something Borrowed? I'd love to hear your thoughts. I'd also love any suggestions on authors like Emily Giffin. :)