The Vulnerables

By: Sigrid Nunez

Narrated by: Hillary Huber

'A sharp-eyed and tender novel about human connection' (PAULA HAWKINS) from the bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of The Friend

'Layered and thoughtful ... it's plainly written, but has beautiful depths' TELEGRAPH - THE 75 HOTTEST BOOKS OF 2024 SO FAR

'A must-read about unlikely friendships' SUNDAY TIMES STYLE

'One of my favourite authors' NATALIE PORTMAN

'A novel that truly, truly speaks to the soul' GLAMOUR

'Makes you feel smarter and more alive' PEOPLE

Three strangers are thrown together in one Manhattan apartment: a solitary writer; a Gen Z college drop-out; and a spirited parrot named Eureka. As the world outside descends into turmoil, the three of them must learn how to live with and care for one another - and discover what happens when strangers are willing to open their hearts to each other.

'Compulsively readable' ELLE

'A gorgeous, funny novel about connection' iPAPER

'A breath of fresh air for a time when it still sometimes feels there isn't any' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

'Beautiful and profound' MEG MASON

'Infused with moments of hilarity and wisdom. Beautiful' WOMAN'S WEEKLY

'Filled with moments of the sublime' CAROLINE O'DONOGHUE

'Once you discover Sigrid Nunez, you don't look back' ANNE ENRIGHT

'Cracks open windows and offers a reassuring breeze, reminding us that it's OK - and perhaps even necessary - to need each other; it's only human' SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

'I am committed, until one of us dies, to Nunez's novels. They are short, wise, provocative, funny' NEW YORK TIMES©2023 Sigrid Nunez (P)2023 Hachette Audio UK

snooze

Torment. Like being stuck in an elevator with your rambling yente neighbor, but longer. Story? What story? Can't believe this won an award. Anyone who can slog through this snoozefest deserves one instead. I do usually like this author, but I don't know what the heck this was. Caved in the middle, just wanted my life back. Don't.

Desperate for a storyline

Despite the gorgeous narration from Hillary (reminding me poignantly of Elena Ferrante) - I did NOT get the point of this book. Disconnected and confusing - desperate for a storyline.