My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

My Brilliant Friend

The Neapolitan Novels #1

Elena Ferrante with Ann Goldstein (Translator)

331 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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The story of Elena and Lila begins in the 1950s in a poor but vibrant neighbourhood on the outskirts of Naples. Growing up on these tough streets the two girls learn to rely on each other ahead of anyone or anything else, as their friendship, beau...

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Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 72%
sad 23%
tense 22%
challenging 20%
dark 18%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 7%
funny 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 38%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

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