A review by nstein111
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Loved this! A deeply affecting exploration of the cycles of poverty and violence in postwar Italy through the eyes of our adolescent narrator and her dear friend and rival, with a knockout ending that will stick with me for a long time. 
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