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liaunderc0ver's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jan1k's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.25
rileycas's review against another edition
5.0
Obviously I didn’t expect any less but !!!! Might be my favorite from Signora Ferrante. Simply a perfect capture of the angst of adolescence, of becoming a woman, of learning that your parents are tortured humans too, with yet another stunning and gutting portrait of Naples. Recommend recommend recommend!!!!
liweir's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
johannachisholm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
whatsbookinjenni's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
"That was the last stage of the long crisis in my house and, at the same time, an important moment in my arduous approach to the adult world. I learned...that it was impossible to stop growing up."
The Neapolitan quartet are some of my favorites in terms of capturing the nuances of growing up as a young woman. I do think perhaps Ferrante excels most at the longer narrative arc, as there were elements of the characters here that could be explored more, but I also found Giovanna both more relatable than either Elena or Lila from the quartet.
The Neapolitan quartet are some of my favorites in terms of capturing the nuances of growing up as a young woman. I do think perhaps Ferrante excels most at the longer narrative arc, as there were elements of the characters here that could be explored more, but I also found Giovanna both more relatable than either Elena or Lila from the quartet.
jhyde154'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
4.5