Friends Like These

Friends Like These by Sarah Alderson, published by Mulholland Books in 2018, is a novel that explores the complexities of friendship and the impact of trauma. With 310 pages, this edition is presented in English and delves into the life of Lizzie, who grapples with the aftermath of an accident involving her former friend Becca. As Lizzie navigates her changed reality, she finds herself drawn to Becca’s ex on a dating app, prompting her to question the boundaries of their past relationship and the secrets that may still linger.
In this narrative, readers will encounter themes of humor and satire as Lizzie confronts her own insecurities and the shadows of her past. The story unfolds as she attempts to reclaim her happiness while dealing with the repercussions of Becca’s absence. The dynamics of friendship, memory, and the quest for personal fulfillment are central to the plot, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in literature that examines the intricacies of human connections.
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Lizzie hasn’t thought much about Becca since the accident. She remembers the blood though. She can see how you wouldn’t be the same again after something like that. No one was surprised when Becca didn’t come back to work. And Lizzie’s different these days too. She used to be the one in the shadows, stalking Becca’s perfect life online, but a lot has changed since then. So when Becca’s ex shows up on Tinder, Lizzie swipes right. Why not? Doesn’t she deserve a chance at happiness as well? Becca will have moved on. There’s no way she’d even remember Lizzie, no way she could know anything about her life – is there? She’s about to find out that with a friend like Becca, she doesn’t need enemies …
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