Meant to Be
A Novel
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Narrateur(s):
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Caroline Hewitt
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Robert Petkoff
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Emily Giffin
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Auteur(s):
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Emily Giffin
À propos de cet audio
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • He’s American royalty. She comes from a troubled past. Is their love story meant to be? This “lively page-turner” (The New York Times) offers a nostalgic, hopelessly romantic escape—from the author of Something Borrowed and The Lies That Bind.
“I’m a sucker for an iconic, against-all-odds love story, and Meant to Be truly delivers.”—Tia Williams, author of Seven Days in June
“A chic, history-inspired summer read [that] strikes a careful balance between simply retelling the true story of JFK Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Bessette, and crafting an entirely new one.”—Bookreporter
The Kingsley family is American royalty, beloved for their military heroics, political service, and unmatched elegance. In 1967, after Joseph S. Kingsley, Jr. is killed in a tragic accident, his charismatic son inherits the weight of that legacy. But Joe III is a free spirit—and a little bit reckless. Despite his best intentions, he has trouble meeting the expectations of a nation, as well as those of his exacting mother, Dottie.
Meanwhile, no one ever expected anything of Cate Cooper. She, too, grew up fatherless—and after her mother marries an abusive man, she is forced to fend for herself. After being discovered by a model scout at age sixteen, Cate decides that her looks may be her only ticket out of the cycle of disappointment that her mother has always inhabited. Before too long, Cate’s face is in magazines and on billboards. Yet she feels like a fraud, faking it in a world to which she’s never truly belonged.
When Joe and Cate unexpectedly cross paths one afternoon, their connection is instant and intense. But can their relationship survive the glare of the spotlight and the so-called Kingsley curse? In a beautifully written novel that captures a gilded moment in American history, Emily Giffin tells the story of two people searching for belonging and identity, as well as the answer to the question: Are certain love stories meant to be?
©2022 Emily Giffin (P)2022 Random House AudioCe que les critiques en disent
“A sweet and sensible romance firmly placed in the real world . . . Meant to Be balances classic romance scenes with nuggets of history and nuanced takes on modern issues. . . . Giffin’s writing is consumable and rich, balancing dialogue and descriptions to build a parallel world with convincing characters. Meant to Be proves you can have your romance and think deeply, too.”—Associated Press
“Giffin’s latest charts the course of true love between an American aristocrat and a troubled fashionista. . . . An intriguing meditation on the meaning of 'meant to be.’”—Kirkus Reviews
“Giffin reimagines the love story of John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Carolyn Bessette in her absorbing new novel. . . . Giffin convincingly dramatizes the challenges the couple faces, inducing readers to invest in them and hope desperately for a happy ending.”—Booklist
Ce que les auditeurs disent de Meant to Be
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- Marj Poirier
- 2022-08-16
Lovely Summer Read
I enjoyed this book mostly because it was a nice “light” read, just perfect for a summer road trip or when I was going for my evening walks. I could see the author’s parallels between her story and that of John Kennedy Jr and his wife Caroline. But I was fascinated by the tragedy of their story just as many people were. At first I wasn’t sure if I was going to like the two readers for the story but I quickly realized that it was important because it separated each character’s points of view and kept them as unique characters. If you are looking for a novel that will turn you off of the things going on in the world around us and just want to escape for a while, this is it.
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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- Tiffany Leung
- 2022-06-06
Great Listen
Listened to it all over the weekend while doing things around the apt. Great story. Enjoyed it all the way through.
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 2022-06-13
Great
Loved it. I was listening on the edge of my seat the whole way through.
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Au global4 out of 5 stars
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- Kari
- 2022-08-10
Typical Emily Giffin Book - I love them all!
I love all Emily Giffin books - they are feel good stories that make you feel all the feels! This one was no different and I loved every minute of it. Well done.
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Au global3 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Histoire2 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 2023-01-27
A little more cheesy than usual
This was my least favourite of Emily’s books. It was a bit over dramatic and the main character had no real personal flaws, her conflicts were just a result of those around her. No real arc, a bit yawn.
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Au global1 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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- Melty
- 2025-02-15
What a dud, I said. Agree, she said.
Emily has been my favorite author for years but this just did not meet the mark. I regret using my credit 😞
I have never, ever, heard the word "said" used so much in a book. Like ever.
I couldn't even finish listening because I've met my lifetime quota for the word said.
Not sure how I feel about the story and characters because the irritation from hearing the word said so much blocked out the rest of the story.
Listen to something else instead, I said.
I think I will, she said.
I regret using a credit on this, I said.
That's too bad, she said.
I'll know this for next time, I said.
Never forget how this book made you feel, she said.
What a shame, I said.
Total shame, she said.
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Au global1 out of 5 stars
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-09-19
Waste of a credit.
So dry, boring story line, poor me attitude. Wasted time and a credit on this poorly written book.
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Au global1 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 2022-07-16
Like listening to a documentary on watching paint dry!
Biggest nothingburger of a story - I could only get through half the book. Nothing particularly engaging or interesting about the characters - no twists - just boring. Experience was reminiscent of listening to a boring person talk endlessly about nothing. Can I get my money back?
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Au global1 out of 5 stars
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- Nathalie J
- 2023-01-28
Poor narration
These narrators are just monotonously dull. There is zero enthusiasm, they aren’t engaging.
The story line is OK but struggling to get through it and may not finish due to narrators.
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 2023-08-01
Predictable
I typically enjoy Emily’s books, but this one was so boring and predictable. Not worth a credit.
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