The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante

The Lost Daughter

Elena Ferrante with Ann Goldstein (Translator)

140 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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Leda is devoted to her work as an English teacher and to her two children. When her daughters leave home to be with their father in Canada, Leda anticipates a period of loneliness and longing. Instead, slightly embarrassed by the sensation, she fe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,054 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
dark 57%
emotional 51%
tense 39%
challenging 27%
mysterious 24%
sad 22%
adventurous 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 28%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 35% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.77

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