The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante

The Days of Abandonment

Elena Ferrante

188 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional reflective slow-paced
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From the New York Times–bestselling author of My Brilliant Friend, this novel of a deserted wife’s descent into despair—and rage—is “a masterpiece” (The Philadelphia Inquirer).The Days of Abandonment is the gripping story of an Italian woman’s exp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,890 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
dark 70%
reflective 66%
sad 51%
tense 46%
challenging 36%
hopeful 7%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 35%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 36% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.92

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