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vgp's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
La violencia de la primera parte del libro me dejaba asqueada, escocida, no quería, pero quería seguir leyendo. Y después, un perderme en las sensaciones de no ser suficiente de Elena, Lenú, Lennuccia. No ser suficiente, ser una impostora y necesitar constantemente la aprobación externa. Relaciones que te hacen crecer a través del sufrimiento.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
boy_topics's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book became tedious to me after a while. I was tired of the same storyline repeating itself over and over again. Lila and Elena are stuck in a cycle that repeats and again and again. I got bored and sad. The ending is a HUGE cliffhanger and truthfully I can't believe that this story continues for another two books. At the same time, I do love Ferrante's writing and I'm quite attached to the characters at this point. I need to know what happens but I'll be taking a break before moving onto the third book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Hate crime, Infidelity, Infertility, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence
unphilosophize's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.0
I loved this book but find most of the characters so annoying
The style is so good
The imposter syndrome is real
Can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
The style is so good
The imposter syndrome is real
Can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Miscarriage
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