A review by debbielouise
The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

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

4.0

The story was compelling after the first 75 pages. Appreciated the character description list at beginning of book / needs to refer to it constantly for character familial connections. It was dramatic and enthralling. Wanted to read whenever an opportunity arose.