A review by mariasrv
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

emotional reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Perfect holiday read: it's well-written and intense, but it's not a challenging read at all, the plot develops quickly and hooks you in. It's kind of like a well-written soap opera, in the nicest way possible.