Love the One You're With

I docked this book a half-star because I didn't like how they used a pseudonym for Bono (Drake is obviously supposed to be Bono). I feel like if you're going to use a real-life star as a model, might as well use the real person!

That said, it is a minor quibble in an otherwise highly entertaining and enjoyable book. Some have said Ellen is too selfish, but I don't agree. She's legitimately confused by her feelings and every act and thought she expressed, whether good or bad, was believable and real. Who wants to read about someone who makes the right choices all the time anyway? From the very first chapter, when she starts ticking off the reasons she should or shouldn't tell her husband about running into Leo, the book is a clinic in how real people think and respond to emotional conflict and difficult situations. I respect that the author chose to make her so authentic because so many of these types of books don't and I find that insulting to my intelligence.

Since Amazon doesn't let us review with half-stars, I rounded up to 5. It's not quite at that level, but still higher than a 4.

Ellen is the most boring character in the world. There is nothing to like about her - so I'm at a loss as to how this old-money Southern family lets her be part of their life.

Two huge errors....First, I have never in my life met anyone FROM Pittsburgh that doesn't think Pittsburgh is the greatest city in the world. Ellen, apparently, hates Pittsburgh. I could see if she was from Johnstown or Allentown - but Pittsburgh? Please! And I'm not even from there.

Second - and I wonder if the editor was dozing during the reading - Girl Scout cookies are never sold in August. Ever. Shortly after they move to Atlanta, she mentions a girl scout came to her door selling cookies. The have a big cookie fiasco in the winter - never the summer. Errors like this bother me to no end.

BORING!

great book. very interesting subject and pretty thoughtful for such a "light" read. you will definitely be able to finish this in a couple of days. perfect for an escapist read.

Loved Giffin's other 2 books and couldn't wait for her to write another one. I was really disappointed!

I've read her other books and would say this is her best book. Well written with lots of descriptives and twists.