Book jacket image for My Brilliant Friend by Chiara Lagani

Europa

9781609459475

STARRED REVIEW

My Brilliant Friend

The artwork is the true star of this unique and evocative adaptation of the first novel in Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels.

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Review of ‘My Brilliant Friend’

On a quiet street in postwar Naples, two young girls embark on a complex friendship that will encompass decades of strife, jealousy, bitterness and fierce devotion. Since early childhood, Lenu and Lila have been each other's protectors and confidantes. Lenu lives in fear of her domineering mother, while Lila is expected to put work and…

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