Books like How to make a friend by Fleur Smithwick
In "How to Make a Friend" Fleur Smithwick tells the story of Alice, a woman whose early loneliness led her to invent the comforting presence of an imaginary companion, Sam. As Alice grows older, Sam remains her steadfast confidant until a mysterious disappearance shatters her world. Life then appears to be moving toward normalcy, but a tragic accident rocks the fragile equilibrium she had built. With this upheaval, the isolation that haunted her in childhood resurfaces, bringing Sam back into her life. Alice views Sam as a real person, yet struggles to reconcile his uncanny presence with the fact he is only a construct. The novel explores the emotional complexity of imaginary companionship and the psychological toll of loneliness.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Fleur Smithwick
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