The Friend
2025 • Drama • R
Iris has had a long, complex friendship with Walter. Walter is an irresistible charmer, a brilliant author, a lover of many women, and a master at letting down loved ones. When he dies suddenly, Iris is left to deal with all he left behind — three ex-wives with unfinished business, his interrupted literary legacy, and his beloved beast Apollo. It's not that Iris doesn't like dogs, but this is Manhattan, and she’ll get kicked out of her building if they find out she’s pretty much trying to house a horse.
Runtime: 2h 4m
Diving into Sigrid Nunez’s 'The Friend' allows readers to experience the profound and intricate emotional landscape that she masterfully creates. The novel offers a richer and more detailed exploration of its characters, plunging readers into their inner lives with a literary depth that only prose can provide.
While the film adaptation can beautifully visualize the story, readers of the book will find themselves drawn deeper into the intricacies of the protagonist's relationship with the remarkable and enigmatic companion that drives the narrative forward. Each page uncovers subtle nuances and personal reflections that a movie, with its time constraints, might not fully capture.
Reading 'The Friend' invites you to engage with the text at your own pace, allowing for pauses and reflection on the profound themes present in the novel. The storytelling, with its unique voice and perspective, offers an intimate and immersive experience that enhances the richness of the narrative through Sigrid Nunez’s eloquent and thoughtful prose.
The Friend inspired from
The Friend: A Novel
by Sigrid Nunez
