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The Friend
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FIVE STARS
For all you literary types out there, THE FRIEND is a philosophical and critical look at readers and writers. Also, there is a dog story woven throughout this tale of friendship and grief. However, this is not really a dog story. So, don't pick it up thinking this is a Marley and Me tale--it sure as hell is not.
It is more like a series of essays, meditations, ponderings on the mind of a writer--their struggles and triumphs---a topic that endlessly fascinates me. It's not a book for everyone, but if you enjoy the writings of Virginia Woolf, Susan Sontag, or Joan Didion, this is the one for you.
Despite my love for the latest psych suspense thriller, I have a little pride about wanting to stay scholastic and literary! I have been working my way through the 2018 books that seemed to capture the awards and critic's praises. This is one of the top winners last year.
Thanks to my library for the audio version, it was perfection!
For all you literary types out there, THE FRIEND is a philosophical and critical look at readers and writers. Also, there is a dog story woven throughout this tale of friendship and grief. However, this is not really a dog story. So, don't pick it up thinking this is a Marley and Me tale--it sure as hell is not.
It is more like a series of essays, meditations, ponderings on the mind of a writer--their struggles and triumphs---a topic that endlessly fascinates me. It's not a book for everyone, but if you enjoy the writings of Virginia Woolf, Susan Sontag, or Joan Didion, this is the one for you.
Despite my love for the latest psych suspense thriller, I have a little pride about wanting to stay scholastic and literary! I have been working my way through the 2018 books that seemed to capture the awards and critic's praises. This is one of the top winners last year.
Thanks to my library for the audio version, it was perfection!
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Reading Progress
November 18, 2018
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January 23, 2019
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Started Reading
January 27, 2019
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75.0%
"so my little sweetheart Shih Tzu passed away last week, I did not know this novel was about a dog mourning his dead owner....it's a killer"
January 30, 2019
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Finished Reading
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Jan 27, 2019 07:40PM
Oh Jewels... I’m so sorry for your loss! My thoughts are with you. Sending huge hugs your way! 🤗 🤗
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thank you, Susanne!
