The first novel in Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan quartet was just voted the best book of the 21st century. We like it too. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2024-08-23 13:58:16 UTC ]
In August, the Book Review Book Club will read and discuss “My Brilliant Friend,” the first book in Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan quartet. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2024-07-31 09:04:25 UTC ]
Krauss’s four previous novels proved she’s a writer’s writer; her new story collection cements her reputation. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2020-11-05 14:31:07 UTC ]
As in “My Brilliant Friend,” Ferrante’s new novel follows a girl who measures her worth against another complicated character. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2020-08-31 12:00:00 UTC ]
“My Brilliant Friend” and Elena Ferrante’s other best-selling books are inspiring female novelists and shaking up the country’s male-dominated literary establishment. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2019-12-09 10:00:14 UTC ]
The first novel in Elena Ferrante's four part series, My Brilliant Friend, is to be adapted into an eight-episode Italian drama series for HBO and Italian state broadcaster Rai. Production is set to begin this summer. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
Elena Ferrante’s bestselling book “My Brilliant Friend” is headed to the small screen, courtesy of HBO and RAI, Italy’s national public broadcasting company. Set in Naples, “My Brilliant Friend” centers on Elena Greco, as she recalls her lifelong relationship with dear friend — and dear enemy —... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2017-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Germany saw the first of Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan novels, My Brilliant Friend, at #1 on the fiction list at the end of August. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]