The Vulnerables
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'A sharp-eyed and tender novel about human connection in a time of crisis' (PAULA HAWKINS) from the bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of The Friend 'Once you discover Sigrid Nunez, you don't look back' ANNE ENRIGHT 'Beautiful and profound' MEG MASON 'Full of alive, curious poetry on the chaotic times we live in' SHEENA PATEL, author of I'm a Fan 'I am committed, until one of us dies, to Nunez's novels. They are short, wise, provocative, funny - good and strong company' NEW YORK TIMES Three strangers are thrown together in one Manhattan apartment: a solitary writer; a Gen Z college drop-out; and a spirited parrot named Eureka. The Vulnerables reveals what happens when strangers are willing to open their hearts to each other and how far even small acts of caring can go to ease another's distress. Smart, funny and provocative, Sigrid Nunez's new novel explores the nature and purpose of friendship, love and art in our complicated current times. 'As funny as it is painfully honest' PAULA HAWKINS 'One of my favourite authors' NATALIE PORTMAN 'Fresh, funny and very now' BIDISHA 'A breath of fresh air for a time when it still sometimes feels there isn't any' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING A Most Anticipated Book In: The New York Times The Washington Post Elle Time Shondaland Good Housekeeping The Millions W Magazine Town & Country Literary Hub AP News Southern Living Publishers Lunch
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Reading this brought back memories of being quarantined during the COVID pandemic. I'm not entirely sure if that's a good or bad thing, but I did enjoy reading this book overall, even though I would have preferred more closure regarding Eureka and the protagonist's relationship, as well as more of the author's literary insights. It was enjoyable, but not especially profound. I'd give it 3.75 out of 5.
