Sigrid Nunez
3 SeriesSigrid Nunez is an American author known for her novels "A Feather on the Breath of God" and "The Last of Her Kind." Her works are celebrated for their deep exploration of language, memory, identity, class, and the craft of writing. Nunez's insightful narratives have earned her critical acclaim in the literary world.
In "The Friend: A Novel," Sigrid Nunez delivers a poignant narrative that won the 2018 National Book Award. The story follows a woman grappling with the loss of her best friend and mentor, who leaves her his Great Dane. The dog, equally bewildered by its owner's absence, deepens the woman's grief. Complications arise from her apartment's no-pet policy, yet she remains determined to keep the dog. This tale powerfully explores themes of loss and the profound bonds between humans and dogs.
