My Brilliant Friend
by Elena Ferrante (Italian)
translated by Ann Goldstein
2012/ 336 pages
rating:  9.5 /21st cent lit

At the age of 65, Lila Cerullo,  the best friend of Elena Greco who is the 1st person protagonist,  is missing.  She is entirely missing,  artifacts and all.  It seems Lila has decided to erase herself from the world.   Trying to deal with Lila’s son and the situation,  Elena takes on the task of  recounting her memories of her dear friend. >>>>MORE>>>>