A review by teddybo
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

emotional reflective slow-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

I think this is a very well written novel that can be engaging. If you’re someone that doesn’t like very character-driven novels, you probably won’t like this but if you appreciate the minutia of daily life and how characters change over time, you will probably like this one.
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