Reviews

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

koriann_g's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful 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

5.0

toulouse757's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.25

mollybelknapp's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No

2.0

thebendshop's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

slugluv's review against another edition

4.0

while at times I found all the names and family stories confusing, overall this book is unique in how real and complicated and strong the feelings and psyches of the characters are. I don’t know how to explain it well, but the minute details of these girls’ stories and how it subtly expands into critique of much larger political systems is impressive. I wasn’t happy reading this novel as it is suffused with sadness and longing and violence and the trapped feeling of the neighborhood it revolves around. I’m curious about the rest of the series but am wary of it dragging me down emotionally.

skinchanger's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ripghostdad's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

3.0

marianasbelo's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Prosa bonita, mas despretensiosa.
Sem grande sensação de arco narrativo. Lê-se mais como um estudo de personagem, e nesse sentido é interessante e inteligente. Capta de forma muito clara as pequenas competições e comparações da amizade adolescente.
Percebo porque é considerado dos melhores livros do século.

becacedraz's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

hallabearsbairn's review against another edition

5.0

I will probably never be over this book. Holy moly, what a piece of writing.
I don't care who Elena Ferrante is, I only care that she is, and that she is writing.