The First Husband: A Novel

The First Husband: A Novel

by Laura Dave

4.2 (5,397)

4.2 stars from 5,397 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

251 pages~4.2 hr readPublished by Viking AdultPublished 2011-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You enjoy romantic comedies that don't shy away from the messiness of real relationships and the choices we regret.
  • You appreciate sharp, observational humour about modern dating and the pressure to find 'the one' by a certain age.
  • You want a page-turner that balances levity with genuine emotional stakes about belonging and what home actually means.

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  • You prefer straightforward love stories where the right person is obvious from page one.
  • You need grand romantic gestures and clear-cut happy endings without complications or doubt.
  • You're looking for a deep, literary exploration of character psychology rather than a propulsive, plot-driven narrative.

About this book

Annie Adams is approaching her thirty-second birthday and believes she has found happiness. She writes a syndicated travel column that takes her to interesting places around the world, and she lives with her movie director boyfriend Nick in Los Angeles. When Nick announces he is taking a break from their relationship to pursue someone from his past, Annie's life is disrupted. Seeking comfort, Annie meets Griffin, a chef at her neighborhood bar. Within three months, they marry, and Annie relocates to rural Massachusetts to begin again. The novel explores Annie's romantic choices and the tension between her husband and the man she once expected to marry. Laura Dave's third novel examines modern love through humor, empathy, and psychological insight, focusing on the power of love and home.

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