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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
This book was one of my lesser enjoyed Elena Ferrante reads. That is not to say it wasn't extremely well-written, Ferrante doesn't seem to disappoint. I think the exploration of motherhood and all its intents and purposes in this book were not to my taste, but intricacies of woman- and motherhood put to paper was masterfully done. This book was an emotional and psychological trip, I think, but not one I would go on again.
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
You’re allowed to have complicated feelings about your children, and yes, you can resent them for what they’ve taken from you even as you love them. Perhaps it is even a part of loving? Given the nature of things, it’s ok to want to feel something, even if it is dark and rancid like the insides of a water-soaked doll.