Whether you are a member of a reading group, or a solitary reader, this clear and concise guide to My Brilliant Friend will greatly enhance your reading experience. A comprehensive guide to Elena Ferrante's first Neapolitan novel, this study aid includes a wealth of information and resources: useful literary and historical context; a plot synopsis; analyses of themes & imagery; character analysis; twenty-eight thought-provoking discussion questions; recommended reading and even a quick quiz. For those in book clubs, this useful companion guide takes the hard work out of preparing for meetings and guarantees productive discussion. For solo readers, it encourages a deeper examination of a rewardingly rich text.