A sharp-eyed and tender novel about human connection in a time of crisis' (PAULA HAWKINS) from the bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of The Friend 'Once you discover Sigrid Nunez, you don't look back' ANNE ENRIGHT 'A novel that truly, truly speaks to the soul' GLAMOUR 'A gorgeous, funny novel about connection' iPAPER 'Compulsively readable' ELLE 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. The Vulnerables reveals what happens when strangers are willing to open their hearts to each other and how far even small acts of caring can go to ease another's distress. 'I am committed, until one of us dies, to Nunez's novels. They are short, wise, provocative, funny' NEW YORK TIMES 'The Vulnerables leaves us, as it reaches its extraordinarily hopeful last line, with the feeling that we have been helped' GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY 'Beautiful and profound' MEG MASON 'A must-read about unlikely friendships' SUNDAY TIMES STYLE 'A funny, divinely chatty novel filled with moments of the sublime. I really think there are sections of this book that I'll be thinking about forever' CAROLINE O'DONOGHUE 'With the intimacy and humour of a great conversation, this novel makes you feel smarter and more alive' PEOPLE 'Sigrid Nunez is among the most interesting writers of our generation' INDEPENDENT ***** 'Infused with moments of hilarity and wisdom. Beautiful' WOMAN'S WEEKLY '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 'One of my favourite authors' NATALIE PORTMAN 'A breath of fresh air for a time when it still sometimes feels there isn't any' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'A compelling read. I'm a huge fan' RED ONLINE