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The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante

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turidt's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

05claire's review against another edition

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emotional reflective fast-paced

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

3.75

bexhobson's review

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emotional reflective tense fast-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

Read as part of August Women in Translation Month.

I don't know whether to give this three or four stars. I feel like maybe I have read too many books recently that centre around writers or academics who are juggling womanhood or motherhood alongside it, and that in comparison to some of those (such as Breasts and Eggs) it just lacked some nuance. Which is a bit wild to say because the story was fairly well crafted.

Don't expect particularly like any of the characters as the book progresses. And, well, the ending was so abrupt that I think I might actually wind up forgetting it. A shock, but closed so quickly I felt like "Oh".

I borrowed this audiobook using the Libby app from my local library. Support your local library!

kvdb's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

aluminij's review against another edition

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challenging

4.0

savaging's review

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5.0

Sure sure, easy for me to love this book. So validating of my decision not to have children. But beyond that I absolutely love Ferrante's vivacious and clear writing style and her willingness to explore murkier human emotions.