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challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I picked up this book after reading a blurb about Elena Ferrante in Entertainment Weekly and it did not disappoint! Her descriptions of complicated characters and family life felt true to life. Protagonist Giovanna's observations are heart-wrenchingly true and made me think about the way we perceive lies and the truth in our situations and relationships, especially the stories we tell ourselves about our own journeys.
It also provided what felt like an authentic snapshot of life in Italy, which was interesting to me, as someone who primarily reads books set in the US/UK.
It also provided what felt like an authentic snapshot of life in Italy, which was interesting to me, as someone who primarily reads books set in the US/UK.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, and Sexual content
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