Heart of the Matter
Heart of the Matter
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin, the lives of two women, a mother and a doctor’s wife, intersect through a series of emotional and challenging events. The story explores themes of family, forgiveness, and the complexities of relationships.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Emily Giffin's Heart of the Matter is praised for its emotional depth, engaging narrative, and well-developed characters that explore complex relationships. Some reviewers appreciate its relatability and realism, while others criticize it for predictability and melodrama. Overall, it's regarded as a compelling, thought-provoking read on love and forgiveness.
Who Should Read Heart of the Matter?
Readers who enjoy Emily Giffin's Heart of the Matter likely relish emotionally complex contemporary fiction exploring themes of love, family, and personal dilemmas. Fans of Jodi Picoult’s Handle with Care or Nicholas Sparks’ Dear John will find similar depth in character-driven plots and moral quandaries.
119,347 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary
2010
Adult
18+ years
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