5 best books on friendship

5 best books on friendship

They say that a book is the best friend. Sure yes. And if it is a book on the theme of friendship, it is even better. With friendship day just around the corner, here are five books that taught us the real meaning of friendship and turned us into better friends. :

1. The Perks of Being a Wallflower – Charlie’s bildungsroman, the friendship between Charlie and his seniors -Sam and Patrick was so real and inspiring. Each of them was there for the other at their low points. From celebrating Secret Santa together to the drive through the tunnel at the end when they feel ‘infinite’, this is one of the best young adult books on the theme of friendship.

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2. The Kite Runner – The friendship portrayed in this movie is so good that it would evoke tears. Based on sacrifice, the friendship between Amir and Hassan is the epitome of true friendship which shall be retold for generations.

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3. Paper Towns- This John Green book recently made into a movie, brought friendship in a contemporary scene which you can instantly connect with. Not just the friendship between Quentin and Margo, but also the friendship between Quentin and Ben, Radar, and Lacey and their road trip to solve the Margo mystery felt like the kind of friendships you would really want to be in.

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4. The Three Musketeers- With the famous quote ‘One for all and all for one’, this is the first and the most renowned book of Alexander Dumas. It talks about the adventures of four friends and their journey to becoming heroes while preserving their true men bond.

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5. Three Comrades – It is the most poignant novel on human relationships and the intricacies of friendships. Set amidst the background of the two world wars and written by Erich Maria Remarque, it is a tale of true friendship.

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This friendship day, read one of these if you haven’t or gift them to your best friend. It will only strengthen your camaraderie.