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vguardino's review against another edition
4.0
The tension in the relationship of Elena and Lina continues….wow. Once again, I feel like when I’m reading this I’m in a whirlwind of different stories and characters. I am really enjoying Ferrante’s explanation and exploration of female friendship in such a sly way. So much of what we’re seeing between these two characters is hidden and as a reader you have to peek behind the curtain to see what’s really going on…idk if that made sense?? but so much happening between these women under the surface. Do I love you? Do I hate you? Am I jealous of you? Being a woman is f*ckin hard. I also feel like if one of them is doing well, the other isn’t and it’s just that in a continuous cycle. I am rooting for them though and feel like at the end of the day, their friendship and love is so special.
jelena_isa's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
daisylanepaul's review against another edition
5.0
The further I progress into the Neapolitan novels the more I love them all.
gabriellymesquita's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rtay's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the first Neapolitan novel and I REALLY loved the second, so I had high hopes for this ... It was good, but just didn’t pull me in like the others.
laurensmithlns's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
steelingstephanie's review against another edition
4.0
This might be my favorite installment so far - I was completely captivated. For the first time, I found myself incredibly frustrated by Elena. She accomplished nearly everything she set out to do, broke free of the hold her hometown and upbringing had on her, and yet she still needs and longs for the unattainable. This type of person is so one dimensional and obvious, and I'm frustrated that is who she has become. But the author's storytelling and cast of other characters with such deep and reaching roots are what makes me feel such frustration with a fictional character, so I think it's safe to say this is a solid addition to the series. For the first time since starting, I find myself anxious to read the next one, as opposed to taking a break.
kindraflores's review against another edition
5.0
Elena Ferrante is a genius and I would like to learn Italian just so I can read the original language version please