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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
Olivia Colman really found a way to make this character likable enough that I cared about her and THAT is acting. I did enjoy the book, it’s very similar to the movie, but the character of Leda is so unlikable and cruel, at time borderline abusive to her kids, that I had a hard time investing in this character the way I did in the movie.
“Mas eu não invento nada, só escuto, o não dito fala mais do que o dito.”
I wanted to recommend the Neapolitan novels to my mother, who rarely reads, but am now considering otherwise.
Mothers are scary, you know.
Mothers are scary, you know.
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If this wasn't a book club read, I would've ditched it halfway through. The protagonist is miserable and drags those around her into her misery. I don't read to feel miserable.
mysterious
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Stolen from another review but "I loved this book but I didn't enjoy it". I still think about it often.
Such raw honesty and at times felt like she'd been in my mind. She perfectly got the juxtaposition of being a mother.
Such raw honesty and at times felt like she'd been in my mind. She perfectly got the juxtaposition of being a mother.
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
basically i’ll eat up anything ferrante writes, but this was just so eerie and amazing