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pollyfossil t1_j212wey wrote

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante. Most of my friends talk about those novels like they had a religious experience, but I really didn't click with them and I'm sorry, because obviously when you do, they're amazing.

Moby Dick. Started reading it in college then got too busy with other work - but I'd actually been really enjoying it. I must try it again.

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Ninja_Turtl3 t1_j26cu9a wrote

I found it hard to get through the first half of My Brilliant Friend too, but once past a sudden point (When Elena stops thinking she's always inferior to Lila and starts being more independent), the story really drew me in and I finished the rest if the series in quick succession.

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pollyfossil t1_j26eekn wrote

I've been meaning to try it again, so this makes me think I didn't give it long enough and I should try again. Thanks!

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sharer_too t1_j23r5uk wrote

I finished My Brilliant Friend, but didn't enjoy it. The first part, about the friend wanting to completely disappear, was the only part I really appreciated.

Have never even attempted Moby Dick, though I should -

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