reubenalbatross 's review for:

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
5.0
challenging emotional sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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.