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    R. Larsen USA 03-22-13
    R. Larsen USA 03-22-13 Member Since 2012

    Besta

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    "Better Than Expected"
    If you could sum up Something Blue in three words, what would they be?

    I normally like series of books but was hesitant to listen to this one as the person I thought was the main character in the first book was not the main character in this book.

    I was pleasantly surprised with the book even though you knew the ending almost right from the start.

    Wouldn't be a book to read again but it was a nice listen.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    I wouldn't make this a film.


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    Bee Martinez, CA, United States 11-08-12
    Bee Martinez, CA, United States 11-08-12 Member Since 2012
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    "Better than Borrowed"
    Where does Something Blue rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    For light and fun listening, good audiobook.


    Would you recommend Something Blue to your friends? Why or why not?

    If you liked Something Borrowed, you'll enjoy the continuing drama of Darcy. But the narrator's voice is really irritating because its so whiney.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    The end (don't want to spoil the ending).


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    The Drama Queen goes on. . .


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    Terri Pollock Pines, CA, United States 10-28-12
    Terri Pollock Pines, CA, United States 10-28-12 Member Since 2006
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    "Good Story, but the reader is terrible!"
    Is there anything you would change about this book?

    The reader uses a sing-song voice for the chacter Darcy. I get that she is supposed to be spoiled, etc. but the way it is read is very distracting from the story.


    What did you like best about this story?

    I like Emily Giffin as an author, and the follow-up to Something Borrowed was something I looked forward to. I won't listen to it again, I'll just buy the book and read it!


    How could the performance have been better?

    Get someone else to read it!


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    Loren Saint Petersburg, Fl, United States 08-20-12
    Loren Saint Petersburg, Fl, United States 08-20-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Great Book"

    This is one of my favorite books. It was great. I was not so sure about it in the beginning, but it only got better as it went along. There is a point in the book when you just fall in love with the characters and the story.

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    Retired Reader Gal So. Orange County, CA USA 04-27-12
    Retired Reader Gal So. Orange County, CA USA 04-27-12 Member Since 2007
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    "A Sequel That Stands on It's Own."

    Although a bit predictable, this sequel to Something Borrowed is a fun read. You don't have to read the first book to understand the back story because the author does a good job of reviewing the past events. Typical chic lit, but it is nice to see the main character change and evolve into a decent person by the end of the story. Of course, the character is so vile in the beginning, she has no place to go but up! It won't raise your I.Q., but it is a great beach book.

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    Rachel Atascadero, CA, United States 04-13-12
    Rachel Atascadero, CA, United States 04-13-12

    I own a small shop selling custom/costume Jewelry. I love to listen to audio books while I create jewelry. I love all animals and get very upset when they aren't treated well, even in fiction.

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    "If you liked the Heartbreak Kid..."
    Where does Something Blue rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    My absolute favorite! It is wonderful dark comedy, almost gallows humor.


    What did you like best about this story?

    Darcy at the beginning--- don't we all know a Darcy? Her sense of entitlement, and delusions of grandeur are hysterical!


    Have you listened to any of Christine Marshall’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    Yes, and I love her narration skills. This is the best one I've heard!


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    To laughter, when she is giving Markus a hard time on her birthday...


    Any additional comments?

    I have probably listened to this book a dozen times since I bought it.

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    Amanda Los Angeles, United States Minor Outlying Islands 12-10-11
    Amanda Los Angeles, United States Minor Outlying Islands 12-10-11
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    "A good sequel, but Something Borrowed was better"
    Where does Something Blue rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Somewhere in the middle. It wasn't the worst thing, but there were parts that were dull or annoying.


    What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

    It was good. A nice ending to the plot line.


    What about Christine Marshall’s performance did you like?

    She didn't try too hard, it was a nice balance for each of the characters.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    No - it was your standard chick-flick.


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    Jenny San Antonio, TX, United States 10-24-11
    Jenny San Antonio, TX, United States 10-24-11 Member Since 2001
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    "Entertaining sequel"

    Not the great American classic novel but an entertaining sequel nonetheless
    I did enjoy that the author switched points of view in this novel and did a good job doing so.

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    anmaree bendigo, Australia 08-07-11
    anmaree bendigo, Australia 08-07-11 Member Since 2011
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    "Totally engaging!"

    Emily Griffin is such a good author and she truly shows her understanding of differing personalities.
    I got through the first half of the book with a great dislike for Darcy, being so superficial and self absorbed, but as the book goes on you cant help but route for her.
    There were moments where I caught weird looks in public, as i realized i was laughing out loud. Thankfully, I was at home when the book evoked moments of tears. I couldn't put the book down, so to speak. and as much as i was uplifted by the ending, i didnt want it the end to come.

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    Annie Seattle, WA, United States 07-16-11
    Annie Seattle, WA, United States 07-16-11 Member Since 2010
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    "Protagonist made even more annoying by narrator"

    Book Review: Incredibly whiny in the first half of the book, the protagonist, Darcy, does go through a metamorphosis halfway through, making the listen bearable. If I hadn't read reviews stating this, I don't think I could have finished it. If Emily Giffin only made the first half of the book more like the first 20% of the book, I would have enjoyed this much more.

    Narrator Review: The narrator reminded me of a character from Mad Men - overly affected voice used by film actresses of that era. Somehow, she made the whiny Darcy even whinier. It took awhile for me to get used to her voice and I would have preferred someone who spoke more naturally.

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