Where We Belong is a 2012 New York Times bestselling chick-lit novel by Emily Giffin.[1][2] The novel was released by St. Martin's Press on July 24, 2012. Where We Belong has been optioned to become a film, with Giffin serving as producer.[3] The book is narrated partly through the perspective of Kirby Rose, and is Giffin's first novel with a teenager as a main character.[4]
 First edition cover of the 2012 hardback | |
| Author | Emily Giffin |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Drama, Chick-lit |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Press |
Publication date | July 24, 2012 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & e-book) |
| Pages | 384 pp (first edition, hardback) |
| ISBN | 0312554192 (first edition, hardback) |
Synopsis
editMarian always thought that she was living the life she wanted, with no true regrets. When Kirby Rose, the child she gave up eighteen years ago, appears on her doorstep Marian is forced to re-examine her life, her family, and a past romance that threatens to overwhelm her.
Reception
editReception for Where We Belong has been mixed to positive,[5][6][7] with the Chicago Sun-Times calling it an easy read while criticizing the book's predictability.[8] The Seattle Times and Vancouver Sun both overall praised the novel,[9] with the Vancouver Sun calling Giffin a "gifted storyteller".[10]
References
edit- ^ "BEST SELLERS> HARDCOVER FICTION". New York Times. August 12, 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ^ Brissey, Breia. "'Where We Belong': Emily Giffin discusses new book". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ^ KEAGGY, DIANE TOROIAN (August 3, 2012). "Her new protagonist goes to DuBourg and works at Schnucks". St Louis Post Dispatch. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ^ Laurence, Emily. "Exclusive interview with author, Emily Giffin". Seventeen Magazine. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ^ Meyers, Joe. "'Where We Belong' charts reunion of birth mother and child". CT Post. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ^ Auber, Ari. "Giffin explores familiar but lively themes in 'Where We Belong'". Statesman. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ^ Dyball, Rennie (July 25, 2012). "'Where We Belong' by Emily Giffin". Boston Globe. Retrieved 1 September 2012.[dead link]
- ^ HOULIHAN, MARY (July 26, 2012). "Chicago Lit review: 'Where We Belong' by Emily Giffin". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ^ Bargreen, Melinda (July 30, 2012). "'Where We Belong': Emily Giffin's novel of the legacy of adoption". Seattle Times. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ^ Marko, Michele (July 20, 2012). "Where We Belong: Giffin explores the trouble with secrets". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 1 September 2012.