The Friend

Name: The Friend
ISBN: 9780349012810

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A moving story of love, friendship, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her dog. WINNER OF THE 2018 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD and a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ‘A true delight: I genuinely fear I won’t read a better novel this year’ FINANCIAL TIMES ‘Loved this. A funny, moving examination of love, grief, and the uniqueness of dogs’ GRAHAM NORTON ‘Delicious’ SUNDAY TIMES 100 BEST SUMMER READS When a woman unexpectedly loses her lifelong best friend and mentor, she finds herself burdened with the unwanted dog he has left behind. Her own battle against grief is intensified by the mute suffering of the dog, a huge Great Dane, and by the threat of eviction: dogs are prohibited in her apartment building. Isolated from the rest of the world, increasingly obsessed with the dog’s care, determined to read its mind and fathom its heart, she comes dangerously close to unravelling. But while troubles abound, rich and surprising rewards lie in store for both of them. ‘Very, very clever. Mature. Entertaining. Eminently readable and re-readable. Absolutely delightful’ IRISH TIMES ‘I loved it . . . It’s one of my favourite books and it moved me’ WHOOPI GOLDBERG A New York Times Notable Book of 2018 * A Financial Times 2018 Best Book: Critics Pick * A Buzzfeed Best Book of 2018 * A Bustle Best Fiction Book of 2018 * An NPR Best Book of 2018

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SKU: 9780349012810 Categories: Books, English Books, Literature & Fiction Author: Sigrid Nunez

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The Friend

The Friend Book Description

The Friend is an award‑winning English novel available at Kalimat Bookstore Online. It offers a moving tale of love, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her Great Dane. Readers will feel the depth of friendship while following a compelling journey of loss and renewal.

Key Features of The Friend

When a woman loses her lifelong mentor, she inherits his large Great Dane. Meanwhile, her apartment forbids pets, and the dog’s silent suffering mirrors her own grief. Additionally, the story explores how caring for another being can become a lifeline. Furthermore, the novel blends humor with heartfelt moments, creating a balanced reading experience.

Throughout the book, the protagonist becomes obsessed with understanding the dog’s mind. She learns to listen, to trust, and to heal. Because of this deep connection, both characters find unexpected rewards that lift them from isolation.

Why Read This Book?

Fans of literary fiction will appreciate the lyrical prose and vivid character work. Moreover, the novel won the 2018 National Book Award and became a New York Times bestseller. Critics praised it as “a true delight” and “delicious,” highlighting its clever, mature, and entertaining style. Readers can expect an eminently readable story that invites multiple readings.

Many reviewers describe the experience as “absolutely delightful” and “one of the best books of the year.” Therefore, whether you seek emotional depth or a comforting summer read, The Friend delivers both.

About This Book

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