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    …her seventh novel, the bestseller The Friend, Nunez received widespread recognition. Its story centers on an unnamed narrator who takes custody of the harlequin Great Dane of her former teacher and best friend following his unexpected death by suicide. A meditation on mourning and mentorship, the book also explores the…

    Read More