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A review by fossilofourstar
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

the inherent queerness of intense female friendships, running away/running towards what you have always known, the shadows that encompass the everyday, memory as a trace/tracing memories, spite and love, when you cant trust any of the men in your life but you've been told-- expected to believe-- that they are your destiny, the way money can appear to be  your salvation but is it really? is it worth losing yourself?
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