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littlelotto's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Emotional abuse
esalan's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
rai's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Pregnancy, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
“You just have to listen. The unspoken says more than the spoken.”
When I set out to read this book, I really didn’t know what to expect. I had heard mixed reviews, but wanted to try a Ferante novel before beginning My Brilliant Friend. While this wasn’t my personal favorite, I would definitely encourage everyone to try it!
The Lost Daughter follows Lena after her two adult daughters finally leave home. Feeling blissfully free, she takes a vacation to the beach, where her obsession with a younger mother draws back to parallels of Lena’s own parenting experiences.
What I loved most about The Lost Daughter was the distinctive narrative voice. Although not much happened plot wise, Lena’s perspective never ceased to enrapture me, keeping me reading well into the night. I think her character arc fit well with the themes of complex mother-daughter relationships and the yearning to discover yourself as an individual without your children.
Overall It is truly a thought provoking read about desire, family, and indenitity, which highlights an extremely talented author in the contemporary literature of today.
When I set out to read this book, I really didn’t know what to expect. I had heard mixed reviews, but wanted to try a Ferante novel before beginning My Brilliant Friend. While this wasn’t my personal favorite, I would definitely encourage everyone to try it!
The Lost Daughter follows Lena after her two adult daughters finally leave home. Feeling blissfully free, she takes a vacation to the beach, where her obsession with a younger mother draws back to parallels of Lena’s own parenting experiences.
What I loved most about The Lost Daughter was the distinctive narrative voice. Although not much happened plot wise, Lena’s perspective never ceased to enrapture me, keeping me reading well into the night. I think her character arc fit well with the themes of complex mother-daughter relationships and the yearning to discover yourself as an individual without your children.
Overall It is truly a thought provoking read about desire, family, and indenitity, which highlights an extremely talented author in the contemporary literature of today.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Infidelity, Ableism, Body horror, and Fatphobia
amyhamilton's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship
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