★ "Classics often pale in their retelling, but this homage to Ferrante's epic shines with its own light."--Kirkus Reviews (starred)

"This impressive graphic novel adaptation recalibrates the original story line of fraught friendship in post-WWII Italy with sensitive, buoyant drawings and economic yet powerful narration...exquisitely captures Ferrante's story of a passionate and consuming friendship."--Publishers Weekly

"Aunique and evocative tribute to a modern classic."--BookPage

"Mara Cerri's artwork is gorgeous . . . This adaptation captured the big things--and even some small things, such as Lila's tendency to narrow her eyes when angry--but much is (necessarily) left on the cutting room floor. If you're curious about the series but aren't ready to fully commit, the graphic novel will give you a good taste."--The Daily Progress

"This adaptation of Elena Ferrante's first volume in the Neapolitan novels is absolutely gorgeous...a must-read for all Ferrante fans."--Book Riot

"Both unique and uniquely devastating, this entry in the Ferrante-verse will almost certainly find an enthused audience."--Annie Bostrom, Booklist

"A muted palette and faded colors evoke a sense of unhappy nostalgia similar to looking at a water-stained photograph. . . Frequent close-ups of people's faces show subtle but deep emotions during intense moments. My Brilliant Friend is a graphic novel about the ups and downs of a lifelong, life-changing friendship."--Foreword Reviews

"Ferrante's beloved novel has already been adapted to just about every other medium you can think of, so it's not surprising that it has now gotten the graphic novel treatment."--Book Riot

"Atmospheric, smoky, enigmatic, lovely in many ways, the artwork that fleshes out the tale is fascinating and compelling, raising the level of suspense, mystery and peril the girls face."--Eric Boss, Reading the West