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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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.