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misssleepy 's review for:
The Friend
by Sigrid Nunez
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I listened to this book on audio for the Merc book club. It was very different than I anticipated but in a good way. It was better than I had hoped for.
I thought the format was interesting and I loved hearing the story of a friend reflecting on another’s life. It explored a wide range of thoughts and emotions. I love a character driven novel and this was a take on that.
I do have the critique that reading about writers can feel tired? But it’s double edged because it’s what they know.
Also plot twist! I think that actually made the book even better though I could see some being put off by it?
Also, I’m glad the dog doesn’t die.
I thought the format was interesting and I loved hearing the story of a friend reflecting on another’s life. It explored a wide range of thoughts and emotions. I love a character driven novel and this was a take on that.
I do have the critique that reading about writers can feel tired? But it’s double edged because it’s what they know.
Also plot twist! I think that actually made the book even better though I could see some being put off by it?
Also, I’m glad the dog doesn’t die.