Title: My Brilliant Friend

Author: Elena Ferrante

ISBN: 9781787702226

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Europa Editions

Elena Ferrante's My Brilliant Friend, the first book in the Neapolitan Novels series, tells the story of Elena Greco and Raffaella Cerullo, two girls growing up in a poor neighborhood of 1950s Naples. This coming-of-age story explores their complex friendship, struggles against poverty and societal expectations, and individual journeys of self-discovery.

Ferrante's honest and intense writing delves into themes of intelligence, ambition, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. Follow Lila and Elena as they navigate their challenging environment and forge their own paths. The bond between these two extraordinary women is at the heart of this compelling and critically acclaimed novel.