The One & Only
by Emily Giffin
The One & Only by Emily Giffin holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.11 out of 5, based on 36.8K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 432 pages.
About The One & Only
In her eagerly awaited new novel, beloved New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin returns with an extraordinary story of love and loyalty—and an unconventional heroine struggling to reconcile both. Thirty-three-year-old Shea Rigsby has spent her entire life in Walker, Texas—a small college town that lives and dies by football, a passion she unabashedly shares. Raised alongside her best friend, Lucy, the daughter of Walker’s legendary head coach, Clive Carr, Shea was too devoted to her hometown team to leave. Instead she stayed in Walker for college, even taking a job in the university athletic department after graduation, where she has remained for more than a decade. But when an unexpected tragedy strikes the tight-knit Walker community, Shea’s comfortable world is upended, and she begins to wonder if the life she’s chosen is really enough for her. As she finally gives up her safety net to set out on an unexpected path, Shea discovers unsettling truths about the people and things she has always trusted most—and is forced to confront her deepest desires, fears, and secrets. Thoughtful, funny, and brilliantly observed, The One & Only is a luminous novel about finding your passion, following your heart, and, most of all, believing in something bigger than yourself . . . the one and only thing that truly makes life worth living.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Emily Giffin |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 432 |
| Genres | Chick-lit, Fiction, Romance, Fiction, Sports |
| Average Rating | 3.11 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 36,795 |
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What genre is The One & Only?
The One & Only is categorized as Chick-lit, Fiction, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The One & Only worth reading?
Based on 36.8K reader ratings, The One & Only has an average score of 3.11 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is The One & Only?
The One & Only has 432 pages.
Who wrote The One & Only?
The One & Only was written by Emily Giffin. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for The One & Only?
The ISBN-13 for The One & Only is 9780345546890.0.
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