My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

My Brilliant Friend

The Neapolitan Novels #1

Elena Ferrante

331 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The story of Elena and Lila begins in the 1950s in a poor but vibrant neighbourhood on the outskirts of Naples. Growing up on these tough streets the two girls learn to rely on each other ahead of anyone or anything else, as their friendship, beau...

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Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 72%
challenging 23%
sad 23%
tense 22%
dark 19%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 7%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 38%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | No: 11%

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%

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