Description
It’s the summer of 2003 in a small town, under the endless possibilities of clear blue skies. Two young men meet, weaving their destinies with an unbreakable thread. My Best Friend, Marty tells the tale of these kindred spirits as they navigate life’s highs and lows, showcasing the enduring strength of their friendship.
Against the ever-changing backdrop of the 21st century, the narrative unfolds over two decades, capturing the essence of Matt and Marty’s lasting bond. Get ready to step into the nostalgia of early 2000s pop culture and immerse yourself in the tumultuous waves of adulthood, all while building a life with your most trusted confidant by your side.
My Best Friend, Marty invites readers into a touching and relatable story of friendship, loyalty, and the power of shared experiences. It reminds us that genuine friendship can withstand the test of time regardless of the paths we choose. So, readers, embark on this journey and become entwined in the laughter, tears, and love emanating from each page. Witness the moments that ignite the magic of their connection.
Clauee –
M. Jandreau, My Best Friend Marty (2024) 460p
Written from Matt’s perspective. The series of events begins in the year 2003, particularly when he meets Marty. That memory will stick with him forever. Turns out that Marty whose real name is Michael, travels around with his father. They are originally from Belgium. Matt is surprised that Marty has a gift for him. Their friendship always stood up because they always make plans. Matt finds the comfort opening up to him. Marty asks if they could hang out at Matt’s house which Matt agrees to. Their favorite place is at Papa Gino’s. Eating pizza together is their hobby as best friends. Matt meets the father of Marty. Matt introduces Brooke who is the first girlfriend and wife of Matt. Brooke and Marty do not get along and when the father of Marty passes away and he was in need of financial assistance, Matt without any hesitation decides to financially support Marty. Brooke was against it and sent a divorce paper to Matt on a Christmas Day. Marty decides to go to the therapist. Marty helps Matt financially and emotionally. They decide to buy a house where they could live in together as best friends. They enjoy a block party in a new neighborhood. Marty becomes an American and decides to get an American education. Both of their jobs are doing great and Marty had just met a girl named Jessica who he likes. Matt has just gotten a promotion at work. Things were going perfectly until they weren’t. Marty gets his throat checked. Marty’s red throat was an early indicator of esophageal cancer. A type of cancer with an incredibly low survival rate but Marty’s a fighter. All of the emotions hit Matt and he found himself sitting in the parking lot, looking at Marty and Jessica. She held him, and he clung to her like she was his lifeline. Jessica moves in with them. Every Saturday night, the three of them will watch a movie. It is the end of their era. Jessica and Marty are getting serious. They soon get married. It took six months for Matt to sell their house. Matt meets Victoria at an “optional” company event. They go on their first date. Victoria is then introduced to Marty and Jessica. What happens next?
As I read this novel, it feels like I am reading an open diary. The friendship of Matt and Marty still continues for twenty years. This is the first time that I have read of a novel that focuses on the importance of having a real friend that will stick with you. A friend that will support whatever makes you happy even if it contradicts their own opinion for as long as such decision is beneficial on your end. Truly, a remarkable ending.
Samanthasue218 –
No spoilers –read on Kindle.\nThank you BookSirens and M. Jandreau for my free advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Special thanks to M. Jandrea for allowing me to read the first draft. I LOVED the first draft of this book, and with the new edits, I fell more in LOVE with this story. The cover is absolutely beautiful. This is my honest review below.
This story is about two guys who become best friends in their early adulthood and it follows their friendship from the start to the present. I have never read anything like this before, and it was so beautifully written, that I could not put it down. I kept wanting to \live in the book with them\”. This book captivated me as if I was their best friend as well and living life with them
Lynda –
First of all thank you Vorocious Readers and author M. Jandreau for a Kobo version of MyBest Friend, Marty in exchange for my honest review.
I want to start off by saying I really enjoyed this book and when getting closer to the end I found myself thinking that I wish it wouldn’t end. It was like Marty & Matt had become my friends. I’m not sure if anyone else felt this way or not.
Matt met Marty when he noticed him walking past his house late one night and at the hour it was they were both startled wondering what the other may be up to. It wasn’t long and the two were seeing each other on the street usually at night as Marty was out walking, eventually getting to know one another and becoming best friends. How often do we get to read about a true friendship between guys? This is the first I’ve read.
This friendship continues through the years, through the ups and downs of life and the good and bad times, happy and sad times. Touching on many changes of life and all through the eyes of a man and his best friend.
Each character brought into the book were likeable in fact loveable and excepting of each other except for one and I struggled to like her but she did the best she knew how I guess.
Book due out 03/14/24
I hope you take time to read this book and hopefully enjoy it as well. It doesn’t follow a book with a plot but gives us a glimpse into the lives of Matt and Marty and eventually their families.
Mis –
I was provided a copy of this eBook through Voracious Readers Only for an honest review.
Matt meets Marty and they hit it off and start hanging out. As they spend more time together, they bond and become best friends. Matt takes Marty under his wing and teaches him everything he can. Marty moved around a lot growing up due to his father’s job. It cracked me up how Marty seemed like a little kid in a candy store with all the knowledge and new experiences that Matt offers him as they grow together.\nMatt and Marty are there for each other through life meeting Brooke and building new relationships with others along the way. Marty is there for Matt through his hardship with Brooke. Matt and Marty were there for each other like brothers.\nThis really was a heartwarming story full of happiness, love, heartache, and loss. The truths of grief and struggles Marty went through and how Matt was graciously there to do whatever was necessary for his best friend and stood by him. For some reason I had anticipated something bad happening to Matt or Marty at any time the entire read, especially since Marty kept mentioning a bad feeling.\nThis was a perfect contemporary read, easy to follow, enjoyed the character build. The flow of the characters and scenes held my interest. I would recommend this book if you want a wholesome feel-good read outside of your normal genre of reads.
Margaret Marquis –
Loved this book. Could see myself as friends of the characters IRL. Sad that I’ve finished this book. Follow a 20 year friendship that really is family and through its ups and downs. You will cheer Marty and Matt on each step of the way.
Now, I will warn you – there needs to be a follow up to this book. Brooke needs to return if only to give Matt some closure. I want to see Marty and Matt as grandfathers as they would be amazing ones once they don’t have to deal with daily middle aged life.
Mirza Baig –
Thank you Books Sirens for this allowing me this advance review copy. Though I generally despise General Fiction, but considering how I really enjoyed the author’s previous work, Dudley Road, I decided to give this one a try.
Surprise! What a good decision that turned out to be. Yes, it adopts a straight forward narrative and works more like memorabilia especially considering all the details conversations involved. However, the simple approach works best as a nostalgic flavor as the Matt and Marty friendship is so relatable and likable that its hard to fault in anything. I particularly liked how author M. Jandreau dealt with a heartbreak and a loss in his book, very casual, never going too unnecessarily deep to make things uncomfortable and stagnant.
Would keep my eyes open for the next M. Jandreau read.
Glenda Cates –
#Sponsor #Ad I received a PDF copy of the book from Voracious Readers in exchange for this review.
I picked up My Best Friend Marty and found out it was about 2 guys Matt met Marty Matt (MC) and Marty meet as young adults, both still living at home. Matt was walking past Marty’s house late one night. At the hour it was they were both startled wondering what the other may be up to. It wasn’t long and the two guys were seeing each other on the street usually at night. When Marty was out walking, eventually getting to know one another and becoming best friends. I liked how the book showcases a guy’s friendship because there isn’t any other books like this.
Through My Best Friend Marty the Author bring us along as their friendship starts, through the story we watch there friendship blossom into a life long friendship that captures there ups and downs, keeping there friendship alive. They grow from young adults onwards, and they stay the best of friends.
#Sponsor #Ad I received a PDF copy of the book from Voracious Readers in exchange for this review.
Marie-sol Gaudreau –
What a beautiful book! Highly recommended. It is a beautifully written story about friendship and life. I loved the life lessons, the supportive friendship, the trials, and the various ups and downs the characters go through. Made me laugh, cry, and reminds me a lot of my own life or those of people around me.
The way the main character narrates the story, if drags you in and won’t let go until you know the end.
Here’s to friendship, go enjoy this book.
Mary Jane –
Wonderful book . I loved the idea of the food . Wanted to be there to have some sounded great. It was nice to have people getting together with each other. To many people have no idea who their neighbors are.
Fliss –
I was hooked by the end of the first chapter of this book. I enjoyed all the twists and turns of friendship, relationships, illness and grief, basically life that they went through. The whole book highlights the importance of friends and how the people around us make all the difference.