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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

Genre
Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

New York City • 2010s

Theme
Family
Topic
Parenting
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Where We Belong, Emily Giffin explores themes of identity, family, and belonging. The story follows a successful woman who encounters the daughter she gave up for adoption years ago. Their unexpected meeting challenges both women to reassess their past decisions and understand what truly matters to them.

Emotional

Contemplative

Melancholic

Heartwarming

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

108,208 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Emily Giffin's Where We Belong offers a compelling exploration of identity and family. Readers appreciate the nuanced characters and emotional depth, highlighting relatable themes of belonging and reconciliation. Some critique the predictable plot but praise the engaging narrative. Overall, it's a heartfelt journey that resonates with many.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Where We Belong?

A reader who enjoys Where We Belong by Emily Giffin likely appreciates heartfelt, character-driven stories about family, identity, and personal growth. Fans of Jojo Moyes' Me Before You and Liane Moriarty's The Husband's Secret will find the themes of self-discovery and emotional relationships appealing.

4.1

108,208 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

372

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

New York City • 2010s

Theme
Family
Topic
Parenting
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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