48 pages 1 hour read

Emily Giffin

All We Ever Wanted

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Emily Giffin's All We Ever Wanted delves into timely social issues through its layered narrative. Readers praise its engaging writing and complex characters. Some criticize the predictability of the plot and the handling of sensitive topics, feeling it lacked depth. Nonetheless, the book is largely appreciated for sparking important conversations.

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Who Should Read All We Ever Wanted?

Readers who enjoy All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin appreciate contemporary fiction that explores complex moral dilemmas and social issues. Similar to fans of Jodi Picoult's Small Great Things or Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies, they are drawn to emotionally charged narratives with multifaceted characters and thought-provoking themes.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Family
Relationships: Daughters & Sons
Relationships: Fathers
Topics
Race / Racism
Class
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Drama / Tragedy
Romance