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flovntic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Violence, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Rape, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Sexism, Classism, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Toxic friendship
risemini's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Pedophilia, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, War, Ableism, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, and Racism
folklorestan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Violence, Grief, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual assault
studydniowka's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
kaiulanilee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Classism, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Stalking
nadiaherondale's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexism, Toxic friendship, and Misogyny
Moderate: Violence, Sexual assault, and Infidelity
kelleykamanda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Classism, Violence, and Misogyny
danidamico's review against another edition
3.5
My Brilliant Friend fue una de mis lecturas más anticipadas durante un par de años; siempre incluía al libro en mi lista de pendientes para leer. Todos parecen amar esta novela (y tetralogía) de Ferrante, por eso siento que hay algo que me perdí, ya que no sentí lo mismo. El libro me gustó, lo leí en pocos días de principio a fin porque evidentemente logró captar mi interés, pero no me conmovió como esperaba. Para amar un libro necesito que me conmueva, que me haga llorar o reír, que me impacte de algún modo, que me incomode. Que me haga sentir algo. Lamentablemente en este caso el estilo narrativo impidió que conectara con lo que iba pasando en el relato, no sé si es culpa de la traducción, pero la escritura me pareció torpe, dura, poco evocativa. Todo el tiempo sentía que estaba leyendo una traducción, cosa que, en mi opinión, no debería pasar si el texto fluye. Por eso es que, si bien me enganché con las vidas de Lenu y Lila, no llegué a formar un vínculo emocional.
Sí me gustó la forma en la que Ferrante aborda el clasismo, la diferencia entre clases sociales y todo lo que eso genera, también el progreso repentino que surgió en Italia después de la Segunda Guerra. Se abordan varios temas que me interesan muchísimo, cómo la violencia contra las mujeres en una sociedad tan machista. En fin, creí que iba a volverme loca con este libro, parecía tener todos los elementos necesarios para atraparme, sin embargo el tono, el estilo narrativo, la traducción (?) impidieron que realmente conectara. No voy a seguir con la tetralogía, tengo demasiados libros pendientes y siento que no vale la pena continuar con esta saga; lo que sí probablemente haga en algún momento es mirar la serie de HBO, creo que eso me engancharía mucho más.
Graphic: Classism, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence
radfordmanor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, and Body shaming
katrinarose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Violence and Child abuse
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Body shaming, Classism, Gun violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Homophobia