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"[A] modern-day Jane Austen."--Vanity Fair
"Giffin uses her great wit and gift of storytelling to weave a tale that's nuanced, empathetic and, at times, heartbreaking."--Associated Press
"Readers will be enthralled by this layered, absorbing novel."--Booklist "starred review"
"Giffin displays her trademark ability to capture the complexities of human emotions while telling a rip-roaring tale."--Washington Post
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A powerful, provocative novel about marriage and motherhood, love and forgiveness.
Tessa Russo is a stay-at-home mother of two young children and the wife of a renowned pediatric surgeon. Valerie Anderson is an attorney and single mother to six-year-old Charlie—a boy who has never known his father. Although both women live in the same Boston suburb, they are strangers to one another and have little in common, aside from a fierce love for their children. But one night, a tragic accident causes their lives to converge in ways no one could have imagined.
This is the moving, luminous story of good people caught in untenable circumstances. Each being tested in ways they never thought possible. Each questioning everything they once believed. And each ultimately discovering what truly matters most.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of her best books to date!,
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This review is from: Heart of the Matter (Hardcover)
I've loved Emily Giffin's books since I first picked up "Something Borrowed". "Something Blue" quickly became my favourite book of hers, and "Love the One You're With" and "Baby Proof" were good, but not as good as I had hoped. However, "Heart of the Matter" is, in my opinion, her best book to date. The subject matter is not as light as her previous books, but the depth of emotion and the skill with which she writes is incredible.I'm going to be deliberately vague when describing this book, since the publisher's description is as well. Part of what made this book so compelling was discovering the various details of the plot on my own, and not having someone spoil it for me ahead of time. What I will say is that "Heart of the Matter" is written from the viewpoints of two very different women: Tessa Russo is the mother of two young children and married to a skilled pediatric surgeon. She has recently quit her job so that she can stay at home and focus on being a mom, but her decision has left her with a vague dissatisfaction. Valerie Anderson is a single mother to six-year-old Charlie, as well as an attorney. She's fairly satisfied with her life, but can't shake the feeling that something is missing. One night the lives of these two women intersect, and nothing will be the same for them again. As I mentioned, "Heart of the Matter" is one of Emily Giffin's best books to date. She conveys such emotion with her words- at parts of the book I literally gasped out loud, finding it almost painful to continue reading the story. I felt as though I was experiencing the things that the characters were; that's how involved I was. Giffin also takes a difficult situtation, one where there is not a wrong or a right answer, and tries to present two views without ever choosing sides. Women will sympathize with both main characters despite themselves. I had a favourite viewpoint, given the choices I've made in life, but towards the end I felt sympathy for the other character as well. Now that's powerful writing! It's hard to review a book and remain vague, but I really don't want to give anything away. Giffin takes a story that has been done before and adds a fresh spin to it, resulting in a compelling read that you'll think about even after you've read the last page. In short: I loved it, and highly recommend it to any woman, even those who are not fans of Giffin's previous work. "Heart of the Matter" takes things to a whole new level.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read,
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This review is from: Heart of the Matter (Paperback)
'Heart of the Matter' tells the same story from three different sides. It features Valerie, the single mother of young Charlie; Nick, a pediatric surgeon; and Tessa, his wife. The three are thrown together when Charlie suffers third degree burns to his face and Nick is called in to repair the damage. Charlie's accident, recovery and the events following are detailed from all three characters viewpoints. This set up was really enjoyable and it was interesting to read the different characters feelings on the same incidents.The main characters were very developed and well-rounded, you could both love and hate them at different points throughout the story. Their emotions ooze off the pages in many spots. This book is written with so much grace and emotion, it's hard not to feel for the characters. The development of the relationships between the characters was also very well done. The transitions from 'patient' to 'friend' were smooth and natural, and the reader can see how easily it would be for Valerie to feel the way she does. This was the first Emily Griffin novel I had read and it was very enjoyable and well written. I would definitely recommend this novel and will read more by her.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best book thus far,
This review is from: Heart of the Matter (Paperback)
This book really tugs at the heartstrings! While I could most certainly identify with Tessa, I also found myself feeling for Valerie. This book put me on an emotional rollercoaster and I couldn't get off until it was finished! One of her best books, by far!
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