--- product_id: 725179662 title: "My Friends: A Novel" price: "Bs.1071" currency: BOB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.bo/products/725179662-my-friends-a-novel store_origin: BO region: Bolivia --- # My Friends: A Novel **Price:** Bs.1071 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** My Friends: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** Bs.1071 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.bo](https://www.desertcart.bo/products/725179662-my-friends-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A Most Anticipated Book of 2025: Goodreads • USA TODAY • Marie Claire • BookPage • Literary Lifestyle • Book Riot • Sunset Magazine • Totally Booked with Zibby Owens * A Fallon Book Club Pick The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anxious People returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger’s life twenty-five years later. Most people don’t even notice them—three tiny figures sitting at the end of a long pier in the corner of one of the most famous paintings in the world. Most people think it’s just a depiction of the sea. But Louisa, an aspiring artist herself, knows otherwise, and she is determined to find out the story of these three enigmatic figures. Twenty-five years earlier, in a distant seaside town, a group of teenagers find refuge from their bruising home lives by spending long summer days on an abandoned pier, telling silly jokes, sharing secrets, and committing small acts of rebellion. These lost souls find in each other a reason to get up each morning, a reason to dream, a reason to love. Out of that summer emerges a transcendent work of art, a painting that will unexpectedly be placed into eighteen-year-old Louisa’s care. She embarks on a surprise-filled cross-country journey to learn how the painting came to be and to decide what to do with it. The closer she gets to the painting’s birthplace, the more nervous she becomes about what she’ll find. Louisa is proof that happy endings don’t always take the form we expect in this stunning testament to the transformative, timeless power of friendship and art. Review: A Must Read- Treasure! - The moment I started reading this book, it felt like I knew nothing about writing. That was the strength of Backman's writing style. The simplicity of his language laced with those ever so powerful ground breaking reality check lines, left me floored. I was always aware of the high praise of 'A Man called Ove'. Unfortunately, I never did get to reading it. But this book made me re- look at the definition of writing. It is about a painting that is world famous and how an orphan girl Louisa breaks into the museum to see it. It is about those four friends who lived a lifetime that summer before they turned fifteen. It is about believing in love, friendship, dreams and holding onto each other, even when nothing seems right, because something must be right, if they are still together. If you have ever had a group of friends, who you can never imagine life without. If you have experienced forgiveness in giving and receiving. If you have been a part of a dysfunctional family, struggling to still hold it together. And lastly, if you have fought for a dream, even though no classes ever let you fit in. You really cannot miss this gem. Of friendship you may have read many books, but this one will make you laugh, cry and yearn for your friends like never before. If you are a terrible friend, like me, you are going to pick up that phone and say hello after those twenty years again. All I can say is, this book has redefined writing for me. And I strongly recommend it to all. Review: Where Friendship Becomes the Meaning of Life - An absolute masterpiece. This book is beautifully written—page after page, it makes you laugh, pause, and quietly reflect on life. Backman has that rare gift of turning simple memories into something profound, reminding us that joy often lives in the smallest, most ordinary moments. My Friends isn’t just a story; it’s an experience. It asks an important question without spelling it out—are books always meant to have happy endings? And the answer here is honest and deeply human. Even if the ending isn’t conventionally “happy,” the sense of fulfillment you feel after finishing the book is indescribable. It stays with you. At its heart, this novel is about friendship—the kind of bonds that shape who we become, the loyalty that endures time, and the quiet moral strength of staying true to the people who matter. Emotional, witty, and deeply sincere, this is one of those books that gently breaks your heart and heals it at the same time. Read this book—and you’ll truly understand why some stories don’t need happy endings to feel complete. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #200,522 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #378 in Literature & Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 89,368 Reviews | ## Images ![My Friends: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BJfwwzjhL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must Read- Treasure! *by S***D on 6 April 2026* The moment I started reading this book, it felt like I knew nothing about writing. That was the strength of Backman's writing style. The simplicity of his language laced with those ever so powerful ground breaking reality check lines, left me floored. I was always aware of the high praise of 'A Man called Ove'. Unfortunately, I never did get to reading it. But this book made me re- look at the definition of writing. It is about a painting that is world famous and how an orphan girl Louisa breaks into the museum to see it. It is about those four friends who lived a lifetime that summer before they turned fifteen. It is about believing in love, friendship, dreams and holding onto each other, even when nothing seems right, because something must be right, if they are still together. If you have ever had a group of friends, who you can never imagine life without. If you have experienced forgiveness in giving and receiving. If you have been a part of a dysfunctional family, struggling to still hold it together. And lastly, if you have fought for a dream, even though no classes ever let you fit in. You really cannot miss this gem. Of friendship you may have read many books, but this one will make you laugh, cry and yearn for your friends like never before. If you are a terrible friend, like me, you are going to pick up that phone and say hello after those twenty years again. All I can say is, this book has redefined writing for me. And I strongly recommend it to all. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Where Friendship Becomes the Meaning of Life *by B***E on 25 May 2026* An absolute masterpiece. This book is beautifully written—page after page, it makes you laugh, pause, and quietly reflect on life. Backman has that rare gift of turning simple memories into something profound, reminding us that joy often lives in the smallest, most ordinary moments. My Friends isn’t just a story; it’s an experience. It asks an important question without spelling it out—are books always meant to have happy endings? And the answer here is honest and deeply human. Even if the ending isn’t conventionally “happy,” the sense of fulfillment you feel after finishing the book is indescribable. It stays with you. At its heart, this novel is about friendship—the kind of bonds that shape who we become, the loyalty that endures time, and the quiet moral strength of staying true to the people who matter. Emotional, witty, and deeply sincere, this is one of those books that gently breaks your heart and heals it at the same time. Read this book—and you’ll truly understand why some stories don’t need happy endings to feel complete. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sweet yet bittersweet, subtle yet not so subtle... *by B***E on 17 March 2026* Backman has this sneaky way of making you laugh and then suddenly punching you right in the gut. 'My Friends' does that in a quiet, reflective way. At its heart, the book is about....well, friendship....but not the Instagram kind. It’s messy, complicated, sometimes inconvenient, and deeply human. Backman explores how people come into your life, leave, come back, and sometimes stay in ways you don’t even realize until much later. The story moves through different timelines and perspectives (very Backman!), and while that can feel a bit disorienting at first, it all clicks together beautifully by the end. What really stands out is how real the characters feel. They’re flawed, awkward, sometimes frustrating—but that’s exactly why you care about them. You’ll probably see bits of your own friendships reflected here: the misunderstandings, the unspoken loyalty, the small moments that end up meaning everything. Tone-wise, it’s a mix of warmth, humour, and a quiet kind of melancholy. Not outright funny, but it hits deeper in a more subtle way. There are lines that make you pause and go, “Oof… that’s true.” If there’s a downside, it’s that the pacing can feel slow in places, especially if you’re expecting a plot-heavy story. This one is more about emotions and connections than “what happens next.” There are also too many fart jokes, and forced humour in places. But if you’re in the mood for something thoughtful and heartfelt, this book is for you. It’s the kind of book that lingers after you finish it. Not dramatic, not flashy—just quietly powerful. A warm, slightly bittersweet read about the people who shape us—perfect if you like character-driven stories that make you feel things you didn’t expect. ## Frequently Bought Together - My Friends: A Novel - Great Big Beautiful Life: Reese's Book Club - Broken Country (Reese's Book Club) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.bo/products/725179662-my-friends-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.bo/products/725179662-my-friends-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Bolivia* *Store origin: BO* *Last updated: 2026-10-16*