My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

My Brilliant Friend

The Neapolitan Novels #1

Elena Ferrante

336 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From one of Italy's most acclaimed authors, comes this ravishing and generous-hearted novel about a friendship that lasts a lifetime.

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Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 73%
challenging 23%
sad 23%
tense 22%
dark 19%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 6%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 38%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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