Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
When you begin reading the New York Times’ number one book of the 21st-century, you go in with sky-high expectations. And while I cannot say with confidence that this is the best book of the 21st century, that title is rather ridiculous, if I’m being honest, I will say that it’s the most accurate depiction of female adolescence that I’ve ever read. I deeply felt the emotions and experiences of the characters, Elena in particular, since so much of what she describes is something I have felt in my childhood. One of the most relatable books I ever read.
I also loved the winding topics that the book covered. Without feeling contrived, Ferrante covered a range of issues such as politics, literature, and poverty, while keeping these heavy topics grounded in the plight of her characters.
Her writing is incredibly elegant and is an absolute joy to read. I was anticipating the pace to be fairly slow, and in some ways it definitely was. But as someone who enjoys a slice of life book, I found it both intriguing and complex in a way that made me want to keep reading.
I also loved the winding topics that the book covered. Without feeling contrived, Ferrante covered a range of issues such as politics, literature, and poverty, while keeping these heavy topics grounded in the plight of her characters.
Her writing is incredibly elegant and is an absolute joy to read. I was anticipating the pace to be fairly slow, and in some ways it definitely was. But as someone who enjoys a slice of life book, I found it both intriguing and complex in a way that made me want to keep reading.
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The impact of this story resides in the cruel authenticity of it.
Being catapulted in the characters' life and feeling like you're one of them.
Even if the setting and the events are far away from you, you'll find yourself in the details.
Tried to read this book for two times, third time's the charm.
Being catapulted in the characters' life and feeling like you're one of them.
Even if the setting and the events are far away from you, you'll find yourself in the details.
Tried to read this book for two times, third time's the charm.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
slow-paced