All We Ever Wanted
By Emily Giffin
- Release Date: 2018-06-26
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this riveting novel from the #1 bestselling author of Something Borrowed and First Comes Love, three very different people must choose between their families and their most deeply held values. . . .
“An unpredictable page-turner that unfolds in the voices of three superbly distinct characters.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution • “A gripping, thought-provoking journey.”—Jodi Picoult
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THESKIMM
Nina Browning is living the good life after marrying into Nashville’s elite. More recently, her husband made a fortune selling his tech business, and their adored son has been accepted to Princeton.
Yet sometimes the middle-class small-town girl in Nina wonders if she’s strayed from the person she once was.
Tom Volpe is a single dad working multiple jobs while struggling to raise his headstrong daughter, Lyla. His road has been lonely, long, and hard, but he finally starts to relax after Lyla earns a scholarship to Windsor Academy, Nashville’s most prestigious private school.
Amid so much wealth and privilege, Lyla doesn’t always fit in—and her overprotective father doesn’t help—but in most ways, she’s a typical teenaged girl, happy and thriving.
Then, one photograph, snapped in a drunken moment at a party, changes everything. As the image spreads like wildfire, the Windsor community is instantly polarized, buzzing with controversy and assigning blame.
At the heart of the lies and scandal, Tom, Nina, and Lyla are forced together—all questioning their closest relationships, asking themselves who they really are, and searching for the courage to live a life of true meaning.
Praise for All We Ever Wanted
“Page-turning . . . Timely and thought-provoking, it’s Giffin’s best yet.”—People
“Giffin’s novel has style and substance . . . . Truly excellent."—The Washington Post
“If you’re looking for a book club selection, All We Ever Wanted is bound to spark meaningful and meaty discussions.”—The Augusta Chronicle
“A page-turning exploration of wealth and privilege.”—Entertainment Weekly
Reviews
No Wonder I Found This at Goodwill..spoilers
1By BrownandBoujeeWow. I am so disappointed in what this book could’ve been. It was a great read up until the end. There are some fun twists in the story but it seems that the author has been brainwashed by sexual assault perpetrators. The antagonist in this book gets away with sexual assault without even a slap on the wrist. And everyone is just fine and happy with it in this obscure universe! Or MAYBE it’s satire on how much we excuse the actions of white men? I’m not sure. I will continue to be disturbed.Loyal to others
4By Momou-5I found the story line terribly sad mainly because it radiates so much truth in our times. The ending pulls it all together for a healing of the soul.Boring
2By RockChalkJayHawk1It was a boring read. I found it hard to stay interested in the book.Politics made me quit reading
2By gamEnder11I was looking forward to reading this new book, but once politics were mentioned, I immediately stopped reading it. This country is divided enough without authors bringing it into a place I go to escape from the real world. This really disappoints me, and I won't be reading any more of her books.It tries but doesn’t succeed.
3By aeronormThe books tries to take on the “issues” of the obscenely wealthy vs. the “working man” but really only scratches the surface. I just kept waiting for an epiphany but it never happens. Middle class white girl marries very rich and privileged white boy. Together they raise an incredibly privileged and entitled kid. Blah, blah, blah. Author does write well therefore 3 stars.Could not put it down great story
5By cathyc926I liked that it was believable and had a good endingAll I Ever Wanted
5By N2 fine diningVery well written and timely story about values, family, and the pull of materialism. It is nice to read a book that does not disappoint with its twists and turns and gives hope for the good in humanity.Good read
5By lacey_lu_whoNot what I was expecting. Very realistic for today's times.Don’t waste your time
1By SnoozlinBore Zzzz Don’t waste your time!Don’t waist you tome
1By jackie3rhNot worth readingAmazing
5By Miaya gRead this in three days! It literally was amazing I couldn’t stop reading it!Ehh
2By sazak89Least favorite novel by her thus far. I’d prefer a different concept, it read very immature to me.Loved
4By Isabel BekeleLoved this book! The ending was a tad unsatisfying in a way, but besides that it was excellentAll We Ever Wanted
5By Violets23This is an outstanding plot with real characters. It holds the readers interest, and does not follow the cliches of happily ever after stories. It draws in all walks of life, and has a wonderful way to remind the reader that people are people.Don’t miss this
5By Golfgirl93What a great read... love how the story is told from the perspectives of different main characters and the growth they experience. A book that is very hard to put down as you cheer on each of the characters and are simply reminded that “people matter”- inspiring! An added bonus is the “Nashville” scene- fun to recognize some Nashville hotspots and local lingo if you’re an insider.Wonderful
5By emily bjuBeautifully written and touches on a topic that we all should be made aware of and fight for!What we were
5By joycetrue1951Good ReadAll I ever wanted
3By emurph28I wanted more...adult romance and justice for the younger characters and a more satisfying ending.All We Ever Wanted
5By Geri WolfSweet and not so sweet book. Couldn’t stop reading. Two hours late getting up right now. So “up to date” with life as it is in today’s world with women coming out of the dark and speaking out. But, with Finch getting off.
