Bentley herself teased in an Instagram Q&A: “The E is intentionally open. It could be endings, evolutions, or even errors. Because friendship, like love, is rarely what we label it.”
Critics praise Bentley’s prose as “devastatingly precise” but note that the pacing in the "Friends E..." sections can feel rushed, as if trying to cover too many subplots (Clara’s therapy, Frances’s career stress, a subplot involving a third friend’s wedding). PerfectGirlfriend - Frances Bentley - Friends E...
Have you read PerfectGirlfriend by Frances Bentley? What do you think the "E..." stands for? Share your theories in the comments. Bentley herself teased in an Instagram Q&A: “The