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A review by sarafinley
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The detail felt like a lot in the beginning but then those details came back around and were woven into patterns and themes that take Elena and Lela into their young adult lives.
The way that Elena and Lela influence each other throughout the story and continue to push each other while also continuously switching between moments of fortune and turmoil had me incredibly impressed with the writing here. It’s a slow read but I felt like I was reading someone’s therapy sessions the way it was recanted by the narrator.
No lie at first I didn’t understand why a historical fiction story would need four parts but I GET IT NOW. I’m fully in this. THAT ENDING? I need answers yesterday.
The way that Elena and Lela influence each other throughout the story and continue to push each other while also continuously switching between moments of fortune and turmoil had me incredibly impressed with the writing here. It’s a slow read but I felt like I was reading someone’s therapy sessions the way it was recanted by the narrator.
No lie at first I didn’t understand why a historical fiction story would need four parts but I GET IT NOW. I’m fully in this. THAT ENDING? I need answers yesterday.