Genre: Fiction
Rating (1-5): 3 Characters: 4 Plot: 3 Language: Some vulgarities Woo hoo! I finally finished a book this summer! It's crazy to think that this is actually the truth, but reading took a serious back burner for me this summer. I had a busy summer, and spent a lot of time traveling around with family, and seeing family, and just enjoying the beautiful weather before having to deal with the dreaded cold again. Also, I could not seem to find a book that kept my interest, but thankfully I currently have a few I'm really enjoying. All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin, just so happens to be the first of that bunch that I finished! This is the first time I've read an Emily Giffin book, mostly because her content falls under "chick lit" and that's not really my thing. However, I'm trying to branch out and try different types of books, so I gave it a shot. However, for this particular book, I think Giffin was trying to branch out and write something different from her normal repertoire. All We Ever Wanted covers a multitude of relatable topics, such as elitism, racism, privilege, marital troubles, and abuse of women. These are all great topics to have a book revolve around, that I can agree on. But in my opinion, I think Giffin bit off more than she could chew by trying to cover all these issues in one book. The overall reason why I rated this book a 3 was because by trying to tackle all these societal issues within one book, it was only surface level. Instead of having multiple points of view, maybe just having one and really getting to see that character deal with each of these issues would've given the book more depth. The book was still enjoyable, and a real page turner, but it left me feeling like I was grazing the surface. Giffin missed out on a lot of great potential in this one. WOULD I RECOMMEND For book club members, I would recommend this book! It is very thought provoking and I'm sure it would start some great conversations, it even comes with questions in the back of the book! To read more about All We Ever Wanted, head on over to Goodreads. Happy Reading!
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AuthorHi, I'm Genny! You can always find me with a book in my hand. Dystopian, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction are among my favorite genres. I hope you enjoy the reviews I provide and can help you pick out your next book! Archives
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