A review by sweetearlgrey
Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict by Elizabeth Day

reflective medium-paced

3.0

I picked up this book due to its intriguing premise. On the surface, it delves into the nuances of friendship, which I appreciated as it is an often underexplored topic. While the writing is wonderfully engaging and readable, the book leans heavily towards memoir rather than a comprehensive exploration of friendship dynamics. Day's attempt to draw universal conclusions from her personal experiences and minimal research comes across as somewhat self-indulgent. Instead of gaining deep insights into the concept of friendship, I was left with a glimpse into the author's glamorous social circle. There was an attempt to view things from a different perspective, with racism and class being addressed through the perspective of Day's friend Sharmaine. Still, I found this format quite lacking for my taste.