Something Blue

By: Emily Giffin

Narrated by: Christine Marshall

Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

From the New York Times bestselling author of Something Borrowed comes a novel that shows how someone with a ‘perfect life' can lose it all—and then find everything.

Darcy Rhone thought she had it all figured out: the more beautiful the girl, the more charmed her life. Never mind substance. Never mind playing by the rules. Never mind karma.

But Darcy's neat, perfect world turns upside down when her best friend, Rachel, the plain-Jane "good girl," steals her fiancé, while Darcy finds herself completely alone for the first time in her life…with a baby on the way.

Darcy tries to recover, fleeing to her childhood friend living in London and resorting to her tried-and-true methods for getting what she wants. But as she attempts to recreate her glamorous life on a new continent, Darcy finds that her rules no longer apply. It is only then that Darcy can begin her journey toward self-awareness, forgiveness, and motherhood.

Emily Giffin's Something Blue is a novel about one woman's surprising discoveries about the true meaning of friendship, love, and happily-ever-after. It's a novel for anyone who has ever, even secretly, wondered if the last thing you want is really the one thing you need.

©2005 Emily Giffin (P)2005 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“[A] modern-day Jane Austen.” —Vanity Fair

“Giffin's writing is warm and engaging. Readers will find themselves cheering for Darcy as she proves people can change in this captivating tale.” —Booklist (starred review)

“Highly entertaining...Despite a happy ending, Giffin raises thorny questions. A long friendship can (like marriage) turn claustrophobic or abusive. Is infidelity the solution? And why are pretty girls so easily taken in by scheming Plain Janes?” —Boston Globe

“[Giffin's] plotting and prose are so engaging that she quickly becomes a fun, friendly presence in your reading life.” —Chicago Sun-Times

“The author's impressive knack for intimacy and insight sparkles in this delightful novel.” —Hamptons magazine

“Something Blue goes beyond the traditional conventions in a witty and compelling way, and reaffirms a lesson we all should have learned long ago: Love doesn't need a fairy tale, fancy wrapping or a big price tag. Often, it's better without.” —Charlotte Observer

“Darcy is Scarlett O'Hara set in modern [day]. Giffin orchestrates her gradual change ingeniously...[and] successfully answers any 'Gone With the Wind' fan who wondered if, after Rhett Butler decided he didn't give a damn, Scarlett ever morphed into someone softer.” —Newark Star-Ledger

“Smartly written. The dialogue is real with lightly rendered lessons about what really matters in life...Emily Giffin knows what she's doing.” —Winston-Salem Journal

“Emily Giffin's sophomore effort is a joy to read from start to finish, taking the egotistical villainess of her first novel and turning her into an unlikely heroine. Any woman who carries the scars of a broken friendship will appreciate this literary gem, which covers every emotional battleground possible--from rejection and betrayal to self-discovery and pregnancy.” —CanWest

“A touching depiction of one woman's surprising discoveries about the true meaning of friendship and happily-ever after. Sometimes you can lose it all, only to find everything in the end.” —The State (SC)

Still a Favorite

I have Something Blue in every format you can own it. Paperback, hardback, CD, mass market, audible, etc. I listened to this recently after missing it for awhile. Everyone asks what your favorite books are and sometimes you feel like you need to say something super classy. I have no shame. Something Blue is one of my favorite books period. The first time I started it I could not get into it because of Darcy's vanity. Then a years later I pushed through. That is how I became obsessed with this treasure. Darcy begins as someone you love to hate, but then you just love her. I also love Ethan from Something Borrowed as well.

This audio is wonderful! The narrator does a wonderful job and totally pulls you into the story. The story is wonderful, the narrator and audio are fabulous, and you will not be able to believe how quickly the time goes. You get sucked in and cannot stop listening. I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone. I thought Something Borrowed was fine, but Something Blue is so much better. Do yourself a favor and listen to one of my favorites.

Darcy is a great character. Good story .

I laughed., got frustrated, rolled my eyes but laughed again. Emotional ride., but worth it.

Predictable

It was ok better than something borrowed. The ending was predictable. Are there plans for a movie? I hope not.

Intriguing Story & Wonderful Narration

The narrator did a fantastic job making this story come to life! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I recommend listening to the first book in this series before this one, but not necessary.

Soooo much better than the first book

This is a great read! I absolutely loved this book. And you really see Darcy’s growth. Highly recommend!

amazing book, amazing narrator

So I've read the book before, loved it, and decided to give the audible a try since its been years.
Since the others have all written about how great the book is already, I'll skip that part and just write about the narrator, and this book as an "audible", even though I do subscibe to that same opinion as well.

Christine Marshall really makes the book come alive. Pleasant to listen to, her voice has perfect intonation without being annoying, she really makes the characters come alive and relatable and real.

The "something borrowed" audible had (I think?) an older woman narrating which did not match the character at all, and Darcy's voice in that was shrill and annoying. In this, its just right.

Its a great listen.

Painful to get to the good part

The main character makes this book hard to listen to for the first 2/3. I kept listening, waiting for improvement. Eventually, you get some unrealistic changes that make it more fun to listen to.

still didn't like Darcy

Darcy wasn't a likeable or relateable character in the first book. this one does nothing to redeem her. I still didn't care for her and the narrator's voice was grating. the story was just ok. if you want to find out what happens to Darcy after the first book give it a listen.

Easy listen

This book was so so. The story was pretty predictable and the author has whining down to a science!

SIMPLY THE BEST

it is the best book I've heard and read at the same time, Thank You!!!