Where We Belong

By: Emily Giffin

Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy

Length: 11 hrs

Publisher's summary

The author of five blockbuster novels, Emily Giffin delivers an unforgettable story of two women, the families that make them who they are, and the longing, loyalty, and love that binds them together.

Marian Caldwell is a 36-year-old television producer, living her dream in New York City. With a fulfilling career and satisfying relationship, she has convinced everyone, including herself, that her life is just as she wants it to be. But one night, Marian answers a knock on the door ... only to find Kirby Rose, an 18-year-old girl with a key to a past that Marian thought she had sealed off forever. From the moment Kirby appears on her doorstep, Marian’s perfectly constructed world - and her very identity - will be shaken to its core, resurrecting ghosts and memories of a passionate young love affair that threaten everything that has come to define her.

For the precocious and determined Kirby, the encounter will spur a process of discovery that ushers her across the threshold of adulthood, forcing her to re-evaluate her family and future in a wise and bittersweet light. As the two women embark on a journey to find the one thing missing in their lives, each will come to recognize that where we belong is often where we least expect to find ourselves - a place that we may have willed ourselves to forget, but that the heart remembers forever.

©2012 Emily Giffin (P)2012 Macmillan Audio

Another Great One From Giffin!

Would you listen to Where We Belong again? Why?

Yes. It was well written, had good narration, and was enjoyable to listen to overall.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kirby was my favorite character mostly because I could relate to her. I'm close to her age and I was also adopted, though I have never met my birth parents. I have always wanted to meet them though, so I think one reason I liked the story so much is because I was able to do that through Kirby.

What about Orlagh Cassidy’s performance did you like?

Everything about it was great. She changed her voice well with the change of each character, which helps keep everyone straight.

If you could take any character from Where We Belong out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I think I would probably take Conrad. I liked the way that he was able to bond with Kirby so quickly and I just really like his laid back personality.

Any additional comments?

Read it! You won't regret it!

Excellent Story, as usual coming from EmilyGiffin!

Where does Where We Belong rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Definitely in the top 10%

What did you like best about this story?

This story was very different from any that I have read or listened to lately.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scene on the sidewalk in front of Conrad's apartment, when the high school sweethearts were first reunited!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I wanted to, but that is unrealistic for me. I listen in the car or when exercising.

Any additional comments?

Keep them coming, Emily!

Great Narration

What made the experience of listening to Where We Belong the most enjoyable?

I really enjoyed the narrator. She was expressive and changed voices just enough to know when different characters were speaking. She was consistent throughout the whole story. This was a perfect "chick lit" book for me while I was on long training walks!

Wonderful well written story!

Not familiar with the author, like so many other listeners and fans. Thought the story was excellent, well written and thoroughly enjoyed it. Did not want it to end and was hoping that the outcome would have been more wrapped up. Sequel please!

Best Book from Emily Giffen

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved all the characters in this book. Kirby Rose was my favorite; she was a perfect representation of most 18 year old girls who don’t have the rest of their life mapped out. I enjoyed Marian, a thirty something, who seems to have it all. However, she is likeable because she proves women who seem to have everything also have major imperfections. Then again, the men in this book take it up a notch. Peter and Conrad are both gorgeous and I hope this one makes it to the big screen!

What does Orlagh Cassidy bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I enjoyed the personality she brought to each character. The narration performance was fabulous; I especially liked what she did with Kirby.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I finished it in a few days. But, the second part was even harder to stop.

Any additional comments?

Everything from Emily Giffen is good, but I think this book is her best!

Mesmerizing book👍

Beautiful heartfelt story of love, loss, life decisions not easily made and the coming together of families. Characters brought to like by excellent narration by Orlagh Cassidy, one of my favorites.

Loved it!

I really enjoyed this book. I have enjoyed all of Emily's books so far. This book was a fun, relaxing read

FANTASTIC!!

I loved this story (and the narrator - wow she was great)!!! I really enjoyed how each chapter switched off from Marian to Kirby. It really makes you take a good look at your own life and the decisions you make. Sometimes choices you make that you think are for the best are very hurtful to others. This was so good I will listent to it again!! Best audible credit I have spent in a very long time.

Enjoyable

This book is exactly what I expected it to be, a nicely written story that had a happy ending. It was predictable, no real surprises and a nice story line that is nicely written. I would recommend this book but I wouldn't say it is a "must read/listen." You aren't really missing anything if you don't get it, but you will enjoy it if you do.

A Bit Too Neat and Tidy

Any additional comments?

Where We Belong was one of those "just okay" books for me. It is definitely chick lit, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Personally I found the storyline too predictable, too neat and tidy with everything working out in the end. It wasn't a chore to listen to the audio book, it just was easy to turn it off mid sentence. Often when I'm listening to a truly good book I'll find myself sitting in my car long after I've arrived home just to know what will happen next. At least by listening to Where We Belong I didn't linger in my car. My suggestion would be to get this book when there is a two for one sale, or a rock bottom price promotion.