sarsarhome 's review for:

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

3.25

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Some parts I felt were very beautifully and poignantly written, but the storytelling style was just not my cup of tea, and I almost gave up on it a few times. It does pick up a bit at the end, but I struggled to care about some of the characters.