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Where We Belong

Emily Giffin
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Where We Belong

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Emily Giffin

Where We Belong

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

372

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Where We Belong by Emily Giffin is a contemporary novel that explores themes of family, identity, and secrets. It follows the story of Marian, a successful TV producer, whose life is upended when Kirby, a teenage girl, appears on her doorstep seeking answers about her past. The story delves into their evolving relationship and the impact of long-buried truths.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

107,346 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Where We Belong by Emily Giffin is praised for its relatable characters and heartfelt exploration of family and identity. Readers appreciated the emotional depth and engaging narrative. However, some found the plot predictable and the pace uneven. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of contemporary women's fiction, though not without its flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Where We Belong?

Readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven stories with themes of family, identity, and personal growth will relish Emily Giffin's Where We Belong. Fans of Jennifer Weiner's In Her Shoes or Kristin Hannah's Firefly Lane will find Giffin's novel similarly engaging and heartfelt.

4.1

107,346 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

372

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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