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The Little Friend is Donna Tartt's second novel, published in 2002. Set in Mississippi in the early 1970s, it follows Harriet Cleve Dufresnes as she becomes preoccupied with the unexplained death of her nine-year-old brother Robin, who died in 1964. The novel examines the effects of that loss on Harriet, her extended family, and the social world around them.
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How good is The Little Friend?
The Little Friend scores 6.92/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Novel category. Generally praised for atmosphere, characterization, and Southern setting; divided reviews cite excessive length, slow movement, and an intentionally u...
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