My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante (2012, Trade Paperback)

A nice touch is the answer key at the back of this activity book.

What stands out about this activity book is the durability of the cover.

You will find that this novel makes you laugh and cry equally.

This novel has a sense of wonder that never feels childish.

A nice touch is how this novel uses silence to say so much.

The ending of this novel will stay with you for days afterward.

A nice touch is how this novel uses food as a memory trigger.

You will find that the illustrated maps show trade routes clearly.

A nice touch is the illustrated endpapers that hint at the story.

What stands out about this activity book is the lack of repetitive tasks.

You will find that this activity book has a good balance of easy and hard puzzles.

A nice touch is the illustrated half-title page with a hidden clue.

You will find that this novel challenges your assumptions gently.

What I like is that the book is illustrated without overwhelming the text.

This novel feels like a warm blanket on a cold winter night.

This novel creates a setting so vivid you can almost smell the rain.

This novel is a quiet story that speaks very loudly.

A nice touch is the elastic band to keep this activity book closed.

A nice touch is the illustrated dust jacket that unfolds into a poster.

This novel moves at its own pace and never feels rushed.