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My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

13 reviews

flovntic's review against another edition

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emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

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megansoetaert's review against another edition

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emotional slow-paced

4.25

this was an emotional look into girlhood, with so many themes and emotions that transcend time and place. while the setting of mid-twentieth century, working-class Italy heavily informed the plot and the characters, it still felt relatable as someone who experienced growing up a girl.

the complex relationship between Elena and Lila was written so well. i felt like i knew the two girls, and often felt like i had to hide behind my hands because girls still act like that sometimes!! i really enjoyed the commentary on class and injustice in that era of Italy.

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folklorestan's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

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

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raisinreads's review against another edition

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3.0

I know this is universally loved & there were factors of it I definitely enjoyed, but it just didn't quite hit for me, felt underwhelming in a lot of ways

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butterflight's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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selenatothemax's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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aimann's review against another edition

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slow-paced

3.75

the first half was really slow and frankly, after all the praise i had heard, disappointing. i was tempted to dnf but went on reading because i really wanted to love it. it got a lot better in the second half and the ending was completely unexpected- will definitely be reading the second part now! not bad at all but i would definitely prefer the inseparables by simone de beauviour as a story about complex and deep female friendship.

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