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My Brilliant Friend (2018) TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2018–2024 · Developed by Saverio Costanzo · Starring Margherita Mazzucco, Gaia Girace
My Brilliant Friend (2018) TV Series: Cast and Details
Two girls grow up in a poor Naples neighborhood, and their friendship shapes their lives.
Book vs TV Series: How Close Is It?
Very close to the bookThe series follows the four novels closely, one story arc per season, in Italian and Neapolitan dialect.
Read or watch first?
Read the books first for the narrator's voice. The series is faithful and beautifully made.
What the book gives you
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
The first of four Neapolitan Novels, which became an international sensation. Elena Ferrante is a pen name.
Who will like it: Readers who like deep character studies and long series.