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minella's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Domestic abuse, and Toxic friendship
annabee's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.0
ally_bur's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I couldn’t put this down!
ellgra's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
marilululu's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Body shaming, Infidelity, Ableism, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Homophobia, Sexism, Misogyny, and Mental illness
michalow's review against another edition
3.0
It took me months to read the first 200 pages of this novel. While the relationship between the two girls was intriguing, I just didn't care enough about what was happening to them to feel compelled to pick the book back up once I'd set it down. The pace picked up in the last third and I became more invested in the story. Now that I'm done, I'm surprised to find that I'm sufficiently curious about Ferrante's portrayal of how these characters' lives will continue to shaped by their friendship that I likely will, eventually, read the next installment in the series.
jasjohnston's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
inesmts's review
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0