The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante

The Story of a New Name

The Neapolitan Novels #2

Elena Ferrante with Ann Goldstein (Translator)

471 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

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A novel in the bestselling quartet about two very different women and their complex friendship: “Everyone should read anything with Ferrante’s name on it” (The Boston Globe). The follow-up to My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name continues ...

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Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 81%
sad 38%
tense 32%
challenging 26%
dark 26%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 23%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 39% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Average rating

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