matt reviewed My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante ([Neapolitan -- book one])
From one of Italy's most acclaimed authors, comes this ravishing and generous-hearted novel about a …
Review of 'My Brilliant Friend' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Really excellent. Rich textured prose, deep characters. It's difficult (and interesting!) to navigate my own feelings about Elena and Lila. Do I like one or the other? Do I like either? Why do I feel any way about the other, through the lens of Elena.
Lived up to the hype.
5/5