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Hands down one of the best books I have read in recent years.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Pregnancy
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Rape, Violence, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Classism
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity
Moderate: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Suicide, Pregnancy, War
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death of parent
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Death
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Violence, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicide
The writing style is impeccable as it was in the first book and flows just as well, each sentence is meaningful and balanced.
Overall, a solid read, unpleasant at times because of the challenging themes, but meaningful and impactful.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Minor: Miscarriage, Suicide
The complexities of the female friendship is a concept I have always noted in my life, yet struggled to articulate. However, Ferrante puts these universal experiences into words, so captivating and raw that the reflections of my life becomes clearer.
The Story of a New Name follows Elena and Lila, two friends on different paths, as their lives diverge and reconvene on the cusp of adulthood.
Although the environment and lifestyle situation of Lila and Elena vary dramatically from my own, I can’t help but see fragments of my past relationships in theirs. The care and precision of the intertwining plot lines envelops the reader into the lives of these women, creating a searing glimpse into the politics, class, and social elements of 1950’s Naples Italy. It truly feels like I am growing up with Elena and Lila, and their perspective is not one I would want to lose to the world.
This is a brilliant read, and I would recommend to anyone interested (though please check trigger warnings).
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abortion, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Sexual violence
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage
Minor: Suicide