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NPR's Book of the Day

In the novel ‘Loved One,’ an ambiguous friendship is further complicated by loss

Aug 27, 2025 · 8m
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  • Aisha Muharrar's debut novel 'Loved One' explores an ambiguous friendship complicated by loss.
  • The story centers on a woman trying to understand her relationship with a deceased friend.
  • Muharrar discusses writing about grief and ambiguous loss without being depressing.

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