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Book Synopsis: WINNER OF THE 2018 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION
SHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
"A beautiful book … a world of insight into death, grief, art, and love." —Wall Street Journal
"A penetrating, moving meditation on loss, comfort, memory...Nunez has a wry, withering wit." —NPR
"Dry, allusive and charming…the comedy here writes itself.” The New York Times
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 battle against grief is intensified by the mute suffering of the dog, a huge Great Dane traumatized by the inexplicable disappearance of its master, and by the threat of eviction: dogs are prohibited in her apartment building.
While others worry that grief has made her a victim of magical thinking, the woman refuses to be separated from the dog except for brief periods of time. 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 unraveling. But while troubles abound, rich and surprising rewards lie in store for both of them.
Elegiac and searching, The Friend is both a meditation on loss and a celebration of human-canine devotion.
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Discover the mesmerizing winner of the 2018 National Book Award for Fiction: The Friend. Shortlisted for the prestigious International Dublin Literary Award, this New York Times Bestseller is a must-read. Immerse yourself in a beautiful book that offers a world of insight into death, grief, art, and love. With a wry, withering wit, Nunez takes us on a penetrating, moving meditation on loss, comfort, and memory.
Prepare to be captivated by the story of love, friendship, grief, and healing in The Friend. This novel explores the magical bond between a woman and her dog, delving into the depths of their connection. When the woman's lifelong best friend and mentor passes away, she is left burdened with his dog, a traumatized Great Dane. With a threat of eviction looming, she refuses to be separated from the dog, determined to unveil its thoughts and emotions. Are you ready to take an emotional journey through the trials and tribulations of love and loss?
Experience the dry, allusive charm that The New York Times has called comedic gold. As the woman becomes increasingly obsessed with caring for the dog, she immerses herself in a world of isolation and magical thinking. But amidst the troubles, incredible rewards await both the woman and her four-legged companion. Prepare to be moved by the elegiac and searching storytelling of The Friend. This remarkable novel is not just a meditation on loss; it is a celebration of the unwavering devotion between humans and their canine counterparts.
Don't miss out on this literary masterpiece that has captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Embrace the profound beauty of The Friend and let it remind you of the power of love, friendship, and the extraordinary bond we share with our furry friends. Order your copy now and embark on a soul-stirring journey of emotions.
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