A review by robyn1998
The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante

reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 I wasn't particularly keen on this. The family was almost unbelievably melodramatic and there were lots of repetitive ruminations on things that seemingly didn't matter at all. I usually like how Elena Ferrante uses motifs, like the shoes in My Brilliant Friend, but every time the bracelet was mentioned here I wanted to roll my eyes. It's still a passable book but I just expected more from Elena Ferrante. 
 Also, I found Marisa Tomei's narration intensely irritating and overblown which probably detracted from my enjoyment.