Reviews

Lies and Sorcery by Elsa Morante

eunicek82's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

I enjoyed this book quite a bit, but found it too long. I did not appreciate the multiple false endings. I did like the twisty family story. 

emeadow's review

4.0

Surely dragged on at many points but the ending was very possession! I’m glad I’m done w this book

hansonkarly's review

challenging slow-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

5.0

Long journey. I don’t even know. But I’m impressed. It’s brilliant. 

medievaljuliana's review

Some books just have a way of leaving a mark, even (or especially) when you don't expect them to.

With a cast of unlikeable liars and tales of and disillusionment.

A bad rendition of wanting "more than this provincial life," if you will.

(full review on my substacks: https://cronista.substack.com/p/morante)

tscott907's review

3.75

Expansive and written almost like fantasy, yet truthfully emotional and close to real life. I enjoyed this book a lot!

hillaryreadseverything's review

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

howzitgoughin's review

4.25

Got a little catty at the end there

tjasa_f's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

lauradestefanis's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

5.0

cisium's review

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

yes i read it because elena ferrante likes it, yes i can see why!!!