«A good story»
This story got off a little slow, but I found myself wanting to spend time with the characters after I got to know them a little better. Probably because I had my first and only child at 35, this book sucked me in until I finished it in a matter of 3 days.
[Tuesday, August 12, 2008]
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«great book!»
this is a fantastic story, another winner by emily giffin. the story is very layered, with a bunch of side plots involving the main character's sisters and her best friend. each provides a very different aspect on marriage and the baby issue and all of them are really well constructed. this is the most complex of emily giffin's books but, i believe, maybe the most rewarding. the o. henry ending is fantastic.
[Sunday, August 10, 2008]
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«Somewhat disappointing.»
While I had high hopes for my first Emily Giffin read, I was left disappointed. I just didn't care for the main character, Claudia. It took me a while to put my finger on it, but she had an arrogance that made her unlikeable. I liked the fact that Giffin was tackling the subject of choosing to remain childless; however, Baby Proof ultimately seemed to sell out and challenge the idea that one can be childless and happy.
The bulk (300 pages or so) of the novel centers around Claudia, her sisters', and her friend's relationship difficulties, yet Giffin tries to shove tidy, happy endings for all of the characters into the last twenty pages or so. The abrupt ending actually made it feel forced and unrealistic.
I am not giving up on Giffin's books based on this one so-so read. Despite the main character's likability issues and the flimsy ending, I found her writing style to be witty and engaging, and I'll give her books another try.
[Sunday, August 10, 2008]
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