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tlholmes's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Death of parent, and Classism
jbabbm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I’m glad she made the right decision at the end.
I’m just upset that she spent the whole book saying that she felt she didn’t have a personality or that she was heard because other people were controlling her life, just for her sister to come and practically tell her what she had to do at the end. Did she opened Ellen’s eyes about the situation? Yes. At the same time I just feel that she kind of made the decision for her and Ellen just followed suit.
Obviously, points off the whole premise of cheating on your husband.
Obviously, points off the whole premise of cheating on your husband.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy
kelly_e's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Title: Love the One You're With
Author: Emily Giffin
Genre: Women's Fiction
Rating: 2.75
Pub Date: May 13, 2018
T H R E E • W O R D S
Forgettable • Lighthearted • Boring
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Love the One You're With follows Ellen, whose marriage to Andy appears to be absolutely perfect. However, when, Leo - the one that got away - pops back into Ellen's life after eight years, she finds herself at a crossroads. Old emotions resurface, and Ellen finds herself questioning whether the life she is living is the one she's meant to life.
💭 T H O U G H T S
I've read several Emily Giffin books in the past, and enjoyed them. Not the case this time around. I thought it had lots of potential, but the unlikeable cast and lack of character depth made it feel as though nothing actually happened. The writing was decent, but I didn't care about or feel sympathetic towards Ellen at any point, which was why I didn't end up enjoying the story.
Overall, this wasn't a good fit for me. Emily Giffin has better options out there, so I'd suggest skipping this one and starting elsewhere.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• Emily Giffin fans
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"He nods, as if to acknowledge that endings are almost always a little sad, even when there is something to look forward to on the other side."
Author: Emily Giffin
Genre: Women's Fiction
Rating: 2.75
Pub Date: May 13, 2018
T H R E E • W O R D S
Forgettable • Lighthearted • Boring
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Love the One You're With follows Ellen, whose marriage to Andy appears to be absolutely perfect. However, when, Leo - the one that got away - pops back into Ellen's life after eight years, she finds herself at a crossroads. Old emotions resurface, and Ellen finds herself questioning whether the life she is living is the one she's meant to life.
💭 T H O U G H T S
I've read several Emily Giffin books in the past, and enjoyed them. Not the case this time around. I thought it had lots of potential, but the unlikeable cast and lack of character depth made it feel as though nothing actually happened. The writing was decent, but I didn't care about or feel sympathetic towards Ellen at any point, which was why I didn't end up enjoying the story.
Overall, this wasn't a good fit for me. Emily Giffin has better options out there, so I'd suggest skipping this one and starting elsewhere.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• Emily Giffin fans
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"He nods, as if to acknowledge that endings are almost always a little sad, even when there is something to look forward to on the other side."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent