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maddalenacesco's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Death, Rape, Sexual violence, Abortion, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Violence
livd1200's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Abortion, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Cursing
yumaa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Infidelity, Abortion, Violence, Suicide, Sexual violence, Rape, Physical abuse, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Blood, and Adult/minor relationship
whiteshadow's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Rape, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Abortion
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Rape, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Bullying, Chronic illness, and Classism
Minor: Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Abortion, and Blood
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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: Toxic relationship, Violence, Death, Infertility, Rape, Abandonment, Abortion, Classism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Sexual violence
doeris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexism, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Abortion and Blood
Minor: Death