The Friend by Sigrid Nunez

The Friend

Sigrid Nunez

212 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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A moving story of love, friendship, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her dog. 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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,636 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 78%
sad 55%
dark 23%
hopeful 19%
funny 18%
challenging 15%
inspiring 9%
informative 7%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 40%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.8

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