A review by detectivemoo
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

‘Angela’s Ashes’ but Italy, plus ‘Pride and Prejudice’ but between friends, with a teeny tiny sprinkle of ‘Brooklyn’. It’s honestly as perfect and example of character driven book as it gets. 
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