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A review by sawyerbell
The Ferrante Letters: An Experiment in Collective Criticism by Katherine Hill, Merve Emre, Sarah Chihaya
4.0
Reading Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Quartet was one of the most intense literary experiences I've enjoyed as an adult; her books led to much deep and interesting conversation amongst the women with whom I shared the books.
"The Ferrante Letters" helped me revisit the pleasure and interest I found in the novels. The authors combined literary criticism with the kind of book talk one might expect to find in a really good book group.
I particularly enjoyed the letters section of the book though the critical essays were also interesting and illuminated several ideas and themes I hadn't previously considered.
Recommended for the serious Ferrante fan and for students wanting to understand the books on a deeper level.
"The Ferrante Letters" helped me revisit the pleasure and interest I found in the novels. The authors combined literary criticism with the kind of book talk one might expect to find in a really good book group.
I particularly enjoyed the letters section of the book though the critical essays were also interesting and illuminated several ideas and themes I hadn't previously considered.
Recommended for the serious Ferrante fan and for students wanting to understand the books on a deeper level.