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Book Reviews of Something Blue
Book Review: "Something Blue" - Darcy Speaks!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the story from Darcy Rhone's perspective, the friend wronged in Emily Giffin's previous novel, "Something Borrowed". The last time readers heard from Darcy, she had just found out that her closest childhood friend, Rachel, had stolen her fiancé, Dexter - she actually caught him hiding out in Rachel's closet! She swears that she will never forgive them and storms off, making sure to spread the sorry tale to anyone who'll listen, including Rachel's doorman and her own taxi driver, as she leaves the scene. Darcy's done some wrong too, as we learn that she's been having an affair with one of Dex's groomsmen, Marcus; and that she's just found out that she's pregnant with Marcus' baby. "Something Blue" picks up right from there.
We learn that from babyhood, Darcy has always considered herself "charmed" and that she expects her life to turn out just like a fairy tale, because she deserves it since she was "born beautiful". We get to see how hurt Darcy is as she goes about cancelling her wedding plans, only weeks before it was to take place and how she tries her best to make it work with Marcus. The only constant is her unmistakable sadness in that she no longer has the people in her life that she would run to first whenever she had problems - Rachel and Dex. She's also obsessed with their relationship. She can't stop wondering if they are still together and how long it's going to take for them to come running to her full of regrets and apologies. Before long, life in NYC alone becomes more than she can bear and she packs up and makes her way to London to visit Ethan, another childhood friend from her hometown inIndiana. Once there she inconveniences him as much as possible, spends all of her time shopping for clothing that's not going to fit her growing belly much longer and dreams that her fairy tale Prince will come and sweep her up along with all of her problems.
Along the way, Darcy starts to learn some lessons from the shallow existence she's led and with some much needed advice from Ethan, she begins to try to make a new start. She's decided to stay in the UK for a while and begins looking for a meaningful job and makes some new friends. She even begins to take her impending motherhood more seriously. Despite the tragic story line, Emily Giffen delivers humor and fresh wit at every turn. We wind along with Darcy as she honestly examines herself and her part in the downfall of her friendship and engagement. As she begins to develop into a more mature young woman, she meets Geoffrey, a handsome British doctor that just might be the "Prince Charming" that she's been looking for.
Eventually, she finds herself at a crossroads. Will she take the "easier" way out and rely on one man to shoulder her new responsibilities or can she muster the strength to make a go of things on her own? What about the feelings that she begins to develop for someone else? The fun of this book is in watching Darcy weigh her options and begin to make decisions for her new family and not just all about herself. She even begins to view the "Rachel & Dex" situation from a different perspective and finally sees the truth in her own actions with Marcus. This book leads to one conclusion and then stops and picks up again a few months later where we see exactly what Darcy's choices have brought her. This was a good read and gives a satisfying end to any questions left after reading "Something Borrowed" - Anyone who enjoyed the first book will definetely enjoy this book as well.
Book Review: (4.5 stars) the so called evil friends view point on coming events makes an even better story than Something Borrowed
Summary: 4 Stars
Everybody loves hearing the other side of the story right? That's what makes "Something Blue" such a big draw once you've read "Something Borrowed." We know Rachel's story about finding her self esteem and true love but about Darcy her semi-evil friend?
First off this isn't a rehashing of the events in the first book just from Darcy's perspective. It's about what happens after. Darcy is pregnant, thirty and with a man who doesn't want to be with her for good and certainly wants nothing to do with the baby. Dumped and desperate, after making several very bad choices Darcy heads to London thinking she can rebuild her super cool, envy of everybody life there. But she quickly finds out, with help from her friend Ethan who's letting her live in, that her old life is really over and its time for a new Darcy, with whole new priorities, to immerge.
This book is actually better than the first because of the evolution of character. Darcy goes from being someone that would make you hate yourself to a fairly decent person and not in an unrealistic way. And we still get to find out what happens to Rachel and Dex in a round about fashion.
Four point five stars.
Book Review: A Fantastic Beach Blanket Read
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading SOMETHING BORROWED, I was anxious to read SOMETHING BLUE. I was disappointed to discover that the story is told in Darcy's perspective. She is materialistic and self-centered, someone that most of us would stay away fron in real life. However, I quickly got over my disappointment because I was immediately engaged. Darcy put herself in a whole series of unsympathetic situations throughout both books, but in the end the reader ends up feeling satisfied and even happy for her as she grapples with the true meaning of love and friendship and begins to understand.Book Review: A Great Conclusion to Something Borrowed
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading Something Borrowed I wasn't sure if I wanted to read Darcy's story in something blue being that I found myself rooting for Rachel and Dex.
Something Blue is just as funny and exciting as the first one! It offers the reader a chance to get to know Darcy, even if you find her to be shallow and self centered. You will find yourself rooting for her and maybe even liking her at the end. Something Blue is a MUST READ. Definelty worth the 5 stars
Book Review: A Must Read after Something Borrowed!
Summary: 4 Stars
If you are looking for an easy light read grab this book. Like Something Borrowed there are no complicated characters or dialogue but still has a great story behind it. When I finished this book I ended up siding with Darcy and liking her character more than Rachel. PS- Read Baby Proof by the same author for a sneak peak into Darcy's life a few years later.