این چند وقته خیلی به دوستی‌ها و روابطی که با آدم‌ها دارم، فکر می‌کردم. برای همین این کتابو شروع کردم به امید اینکه نظم بده به افکارم. که تا حدود خیلی زیادی همین‌کارم کرد. اطلاعات خیلی جالبی داره با ارجاع به فیلسوف‌ها و ادبیات. خوندنشو واقعا توصیه می‌کنم با این‌ حال فکر نکنم هیچوقت واقعا بفهمیم چرا انسان اصرار داره به دوستی با دیگران. صرفا می‌تونیم با تفاسیر و نظریه‌ها دلایل دوستی رو شناسایی کنیم. که توی این کتاب به چندین درونمایه دوستی اشاره کرده.

On the whole, I enjoyed this read: the subject is obviously one of my favorites and the book had some memorable passages. I liked the tangents taking us through various works of art and literature (even if I took issue with his blurring of male love/friendship) and the breadth of the examples given is quite impressive. I think it might have been better suited to an essay or talk, however, as it was a bit repetitive without packing any punches - it felt more like I was listening to a very well-educated person explore an interesting topic, but I’m not sure what specific conclusions or new insights I am left with.

An interesting read. He had some excellent points, specifically about Christianity and friendship. I didn't agree with everything he had to say, but worth reading regardless.