Another Go with Emily Giffin — Something Blue

Last summer, my book club read Baby Proof by Emily Giffin.  I really enjoyed that book and wrote a review of it here.  I remember this book offered some of the liviest discussion our book club has ever had about a book.  It elicited some strong emotions from most of the members of our group, many negative.  But, I remember thinking Iwanted to read more from this author.  I finally got around to it.

I just finished Somthing Blue today.  It is the story of Darcy, a shallow woman in her late-20s who finds herself pregnant by one of the groomsmen in her wedding party.  It’s described on the back cover as:

Something Blue is a novel about one woman’s surprising discoveries about the true meaning of friendship, love, and happily-ever-after.

I have to say I really enjoyed this book.  However, I didn’t find it as relatable as Baby Proof.  The main character, Darcy, is a “character.”  I  found the descriptions of her almost too cliche.  Although, I think the author did this to try to emphasize the big change she undergoes in the novel.  By the end, she is well-adjusted.   However, I thought she was an entertaining character, if a little unbelievable. 

As Darcy faces that she is getting older, is not desired by everyone she meets, betrays and is betrayed, she does mature.  I  liked that while she did change, she did continue to struggle with her old ways of thinking.  Don’t we all when we’re trying to improve ourselves? 

The plot moves quickly.  Sometimes I had difficulty with this.  It seemed like too much occured in the time line provided by the author.  And, then, at the end, time flies with little happening.  That part was a little annoying.

It turns out that this book is a sequel.  Of course, I read the books out of order (I tend to do this a lot.  I read a book I like, then find out it’s part of a series).  I will be checking out the first book, Something Borrowed, even though I know how it turns out. 

Overall, if you want a chick-lit book, I would recommend it.  I don’t think it gives you too much to think about, though.

Am I Back??

I haven’t been here in awhile.  Then end of last year got really busy with my daughter’s birthday, Thanksgiving, Chirstmas, …… and I just didn’t keep up.  By the time I thought of it again, I figured everyone would have given up on me.  But, my friend over at The Written Word keeps encouraging me to start up again.  Plus, I received an email from another blogger at Fuzzy Cricket, asking me how things were going.  It feels nice to be missed.  (And, I have to admit, I miss checking in with some of my favorite bloggers.) 

So, here’s a brief update on my reading.  I’ll get more in-depth later.

Since the beginning of 2009, I’ve already read 25 books.  Yeah me!  I’ve gotten hooked on some different vampire series.  Could it be the influence of Twilight??  BTW, I got the special 3-disc DVD from Target (my loving husband got up early on Saturday and got it for me!)

I read all the books of the True Blood series by Charlaine Harris.  Of course, I read one of the last ones first, which it made it a little weird to read the rest of them.  But, I truly enjoyed this series.  It makes me want to watch the show on HBO except I keep forgetting to watch it on Saturday nights.  The books are easy reading, but here’s a disclaimer,  very, very sexual.  I find myself blushing sometimes!

I’ve also started reading a YA vampire series by L. J. Smith, Vampire Diaries.  I’m not sure if I recommend these or not.  They are just okay, but I am a sucker for a series and I love to find out what happens to the characters over time.  By the fourth book, though, I’m starting to lose interest.

I’ve also read a couple of classics, Emma, by Jane Austen and Wuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte.  I enjoyed both, especially Emma.  I am a huge Jane Austen fan.  Wuthering Heights took awhile and I thought it was an interesting story, but I’m not understanding why it’s some people’s favorite book ever. 

There were some other books sprinkled through here.  I read The Lace Reader and will review it more in-depth later. 

Okay, so I guess it’s official, I’m back!