My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
This novel tells the story of two friends, Elena and Lila, growing up in a poor neighborhood in Naples, Italy in the 1950s. Their intense, complicated friendship is marked by competition, mutual respect, and deep affection. As they navigate the challenges of adolescence, including family drama, academic struggles, and romantic entanglements, their bond is tested and transformed. The narrative explores themes of female friendship, social class, education, and the struggle for personal autonomy in a patriarchal society.
The 1425th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- Italian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 330-400
- Words
- 70,000
- Original Language
- Italian
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- 9th on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
- 11th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 15th on The 21st Century's 12 Greatest Novels (BBC)
- 831st on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- A Century of Reading (Lithub)
- The Ultimate Book Bucket List: The 75 Best Books Of All Time (Refinery29)
- Boston Public Library: Top Fiction and Non-Fiction Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)
- The Best Fiction Books of the 2010s (Time)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)