A review by readers_block
Rich and Pretty, by Rumaan Alam
3.0
This is a book about friendship. That's the whole plot, two girls who turn into women together. Best friends growing up in New York and dealing with the complexities of a lifelong friendship. Don't expect much to happen, because this book isn't about the plot. It's more about the intricacies of the relationship between these two women. That being said, it doesn't take away from the book, which is enjoyable and well written.
It's impressive that this was written by a man. It captures the depth of female friendship in a way that's hard to do. I find myself often times disappointed by the lack of tension and complexity in the friendships of women in most novels. This one dispels that notion of ease, proves that you can struggle to deal with the issues of a relationship even with your best friend.
It's impressive that this was written by a man. It captures the depth of female friendship in a way that's hard to do. I find myself often times disappointed by the lack of tension and complexity in the friendships of women in most novels. This one dispels that notion of ease, proves that you can struggle to deal with the issues of a relationship even with your best friend.