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A review by reubenalbatross
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
challenging
emotional
sad
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
5.0
Wow. Just wow.
This was a LOT to read as someone who spent a lot of time in younger life feeling/being inferior to others while still being 'accomplished' - it really hit home.
What a beautiful, rich, and powerful book.
This was a LOT to read as someone who spent a lot of time in younger life feeling/being inferior to others while still being 'accomplished' - it really hit home.
What a beautiful, rich, and powerful book.