A review by savmillion
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Poetic, beautiful slice of life novel. Not so much a tight plot, but a meandering story about young girls and their friends growing up in Naples. Gorgeous writing and feels more memoir like than fiction.
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