"Sizzle Factor: SPF 50. A secret marriage, lies about affairs . . . even sex on the day of the divorce party" (USA Today) a novel by the author of the New York Times Bestseller and Reese's Book Club Pick, The Last Thing He Told Me The second novel from Laura Dave, the acclaimed author of Eight Hundred Grapes and Hello Sunshine. In The Divorce Party, she captures a much-discussed cultural phenomenon that has never been profiled in fiction before-divorce celebrations-with her characteristic wit and warmth. Set in Hamptons high society, The Divorce Party features two women-one newly engaged and one at the end of her marriage-trying to answer the same question: when should you fight to save a relationship, and when should you let go? An insightful and funny multi-generational story, this deeply moving novel is sure to touch anyone whose heart has weathered an unexpected storm.
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"This book was really good! I think it is my favorite of Laura Dave's three novels. I enjoyed the foil of the two woman and their relationship troubles, and as always, I thought Dave's writing was geat. I think this would make an excellent movie- Reese should have bought the rights to this one!"
— Melissa (4 out of 5 stars)
" This was a really good idea for a book. I loved how you knew there were secrets but they slowly unfolded. I absolutely LOVED Gwyn and her real motives behind the Divorce Party. This would make a great beach read/afternoon at the pool book. "
— Heather, 2/12/2014" I enjoyed reading this book, but just know that it is a light read not suitable for a bookclub discussion. After reading a great deal on non-fiction I needed something that was just entertaining and this book more than served the purpose. A great vacation or plane read. "
— Patrice, 2/5/2014" I read this because I liked "My First Husband" by Laura Dave so well. I thought this was original--the way it alternated between an engaged couple and a couple still in love, but whose marriage is falling apart. Good stuff! "
— Karen, 2/1/2014" Really good. Couple on Montauk getting divorced. Their son brings his fiance to divorce party. She finds out he was married before but still stays with him. "
— Sue, 1/29/2014" This book was enjoyable but predictable. I read it fairly quickly, but was turned off by some of the grammatical issues. There were far too many sentence fragments for my liking, and I found quite a few spacing issues - lack of spaces between random words. The spacing could only apply to the Kindle edition, as I don't have a hard copy of the book for comparison. "
— Kirsten, 1/28/2014" Suprisingly, it was OK. I thaught this will be just one of those girlie books I will read and then think - My God, everyone can publish a novel, but the way author tells a story is very simple, but still not phatetic. Read if you want to know how marriage can end and that's not drama. "
— Iva, 1/26/2014" Story of two generations and the struggles couples face. Laura Dave is a great writer. "
— SMZ, 1/18/2014" I expected more. Minor point but the use of punctuation was bad and forced me to reread sentences. Really thought I would like the book but never really did. "
— Lauri, 10/29/2013" A huge storm, the end of a marriage, and the Hamptons. I wasn't sure what to expect with this book, but it definitely stays with you. The characters and their faults/motivations/tragedies really get into your head. "
— Laura, 10/2/2013" Absolutely gorgeous. Give yourself a treat and read this book. "
— Brenda, 4/21/2013" An easy, albeit formulaic read. Appealing characters and you do want to see how the author wraps up all those storylines. "
— Shellye, 12/1/2012" Went to camp with the author, so had to buy and read it. Love her observations, and the locale--Montauk, where my family has hit the beach for decades. "
— Melissa, 11/27/2012" Read this book as research for a book I'm writing that has a character going through divorce. The book wasn't what I was expecting, but I liked it nonetheless. I liked how Laura Dave went from a woman at the end of a marriage and an engaged woman. The look back and the look forward. "
— Holly, 11/10/2012" This book really makes you open your eyes. Divorice Party. Is it such a bad idea? The point was to celebrate what you DID have instead of focusing on the fact that it is no over. "
— Di, 10/30/2012" The title caught my eye - the synopsis drew me in - the characters , story and writing style amazed me ! I totally expected fluff - boy was I wrong . "
— Angie, 10/1/2012" I like this author, and enjoyed this book. A quick read, but leaves you thinking once it's done. "
— Amy, 6/6/2012" I really liked this book because it profiled three generations of one family. I did feel like the author could have gone deeper into their histories and relationships instead of primarily focusing on the present circumstances of each couple. A nice story. "
— Amy, 5/5/2012" I wish there were more categories for rating the books. Sometimes it's like I'm comparing apples and oranges. I gave this book 3 stars but if there was a "beach read" category, I probably would have rated it higher. "
— Ellin, 4/18/2012" I found this book to be hilarious "
— Alana, 3/4/2012" There were some thoughtful parts that I enjoyed. "
— Shannon, 11/19/2011" A much deeper book than the cover suggests. I loved the different narratives, especially Gwyn's. "
— Heather, 10/1/2011" This book was depressing.... Although what did I expect from a book called The Divorce Party :) "
— Lindsay, 7/7/2011" A much deeper book than the cover suggests. I loved the different narratives, especially Gwyn's. "
— Heather, 5/6/2011" Good book. Not as good as her other, "London Is The Best City In America" (not as good by a long shot), but still good. "
— Heather, 11/11/2010" Suprisingly, it was OK. I thaught this will be just one of those girlie books I will read and then think - My God, everyone can publish a novel, but the way author tells a story is very simple, but still not phatetic. Read if you want to know how marriage can end and that's not drama. "
— Iva, 10/8/2010" Story of two generations and the struggles couples face. Laura Dave is a great writer. "
— SMZ, 9/25/2010" A well-written and enjoyable read. "
— mabel, 8/8/2010" This book was depressing.... Although what did I expect from a book called The Divorce Party :) "
— Lindsay, 8/7/2010" Leitura de aeroporto. Era o que tinha disponível lá. "
— Luciana, 5/6/2010" This was a good audiobook for the treadmill. Novel about the effect of a parents divorce (and its party) on the impending marriage of their son and his finace. Better than I thought it would be. "
— Jessica, 2/17/2010" Read this book as research for a book I'm writing that has a character going through divorce. The book wasn't what I was expecting, but I liked it nonetheless. I liked how Laura Dave went from a woman at the end of a marriage and an engaged woman. The look back and the look forward. "
— Holly, 1/21/2010Laura Dave is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels. Her novels have been translated into thirty-eight languages, and six of them, including The Night We Lost Him, have been optioned for film and television.
Rebecca Lowman is an actress and audiobook narrator who has won numerous Earphones Awards. She has starred in numerous television shows, including Law & Order, Big Love, NCIS, and Grey’s Anatomy, among many others. She earned her MFA from Columbia University.