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Something Borrowed (Darcy & Rachel, #1)

Emily Giffin

Start date: June 1, 2011

Finish date: June 30, 2011

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Jun 05, 2009 Amy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction

I had this book on my bedside table for weeks and the entire premise of 'cheating' on your best friend put me off. I'd won the book here at goodreads & it wasn't one I'd normally purchase for myself. I didn't really want to even read it since the entire idea behind it was 'icky' to me. However, I ran out of other things to read & decided to give it a shot. And, I was pleasantly surprised. It was a really good book, overall. I liked Rachel immediately and I really like the way that the cheating w ...more

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Jun 12, 2020 Heather rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: friends-to-lovers, library, contemporary-romance, h-over-30

I didn't realize this was a movie (that I had seen) until I started reading it. Other than melding two characters together, the book and movie are very similar.

This is a tricky book to rate. I liked the author's writing style but didn't like any of the main characters. Darcy is spoiled and selfish. Both Rachel and Dex are spineless and whimpy. Giffin acts like they've redeemed themselves because they finally make stronger choices. But all that cheating.... I just can't do it. ...more

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Nov 08, 2008 Theresa rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: series, 2008, chick-lit

What happens when your best friend is getting married and you're her maid of honor but you realize that you have always had feelings for her fiance?

This book is the story of Rachel and Dex (Darcy's fiance). Darcy throws Rachel a 30th birthday party and Dex and Rachel end up in bed together.

This is not your typical chick lit book. It dealt with a serious issue and Rachel was really torn between what to do. The more I read the book, the more Darcy came off as a spoiled, selfish brat who always got ...more

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Jun 30, 2010 Kat rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-i-enjoyed, 2010

When I first began this book, I imagines a draggest out predictable romance. Although predictable, it didn't drag as expected. I actually enjoyed it and look forward to reading Giffin's "Something Blue." ...more

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Jun 14, 2012 Ashley rated it liked it

Shelves: love-story

Parts of this story were really good! But I think my problem was that I watched the movie first so many times and have loved the movie, and was expecting an even better book. I loved that I felt that more of Darcy's past with her is explained. That helped a little bit. I wish there would've been more of Ethan than a few chapters and a phone call mentioned in others. Overall another good story from Griffin and I am willing to read more. ...more

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Feb 06, 2011 Cha rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

TOTALLY LOVE IT! hahaha. I love the twist in the story. I am SURPRISED. hahaha. I'm happy for Rachel because Dex chooses her over Darcy. And about Darcy, I want to read "Something Blue" haha. :)

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