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The 2018 National Book Award winner for fiction, The friend is a novel about a woman who unexpectedly becomes the new owner of a Great Dane named Apollo, whose previous owner was the narrator’s recently deceased literary colleague and friend. Through a series of letters to the deceased friend, the reader gets a better understanding of the evolving relationship they had over the years. Most importantly, this book speaks to the importance and rarity of lifelong friendships. In an era of social distancing, any book that reminds us how meaningful it is to build new relationships and treasure old ones is a worthwhile read.
The 2018 National Book Award winner for fiction, The friend is a novel about a woman who unexpectedly becomes the new owner of a Great Dane named Apollo, whose previous owner was the narrator’s recently deceased literary colleague and friend. Through a series of letters to the deceased friend, the reader gets a better understanding of the evolving relationship they had over the years. Most importantly, this book speaks to the importance and rarity of lifelong friendships. In an era of social distancing, any book that reminds us how meaningful it is to build new relationships and treasure old ones is a worthwhile read.
Review by Jake Kubrin
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