Friends Like These

This Is A Contemporary Fiction Novel For Adults And Fans Of Sharp, Character-Driven Storytelling. From The Acclaimed Author Of How I Live Now And The Great Godden, It Unfolds In New York City During The Summer Of 1982 And Follows An Eighteen-Year-Old Intern As She Discovers A Fiercely Loyal Circle Of Fellow Interns And Learns What Loyalty, Ambition, And Independence Truly Cost. The Central Themes Are Female Friendship, The Exhilaration And Cost Of Coming-Of-Age, And The Pull Between Belonging And Forging Your Own Path. The Tone Is Electric, Intimate, And Unflinchingly Honest—Equal Parts Funny, Aching, And Hopeful. Story-Led And Immersive, The Narrative Places You In The Heat And Energy Of Manhattan's Internship Scene, With A Vivid Backdrop Of City Lights, Deadlines, And The Glossy Surface Of Ambition. Its Reading Experience Is Distinctive For A Strong, Intimate Voice, Brisk Pace, And A Network Of Relationships That Feels Both Intoxicating And Real. Readers Move Through The Summer Alongside The Characters, Savoring The Thrill Of Early Independence And The Complexities That Test Friendships. This Coming-Of-Age Drama Blends A Humane, Unflinching Look At Ambition, Loyalty, And Trust Within A High-Stakes Internship Culture. The Writing Is Crisp And Intimate, With A Cinematic Feel That Makes The City Come Alive And The Relationships Feel Perilously Real. Ideal For Readers Who Love Co