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samarakroeger 's review for:
The Story of a New Name
by Elena Ferrante
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked this so much more than the first book! While it felt like I was dragging my feet through parts of My Brilliant Friend, I was hooked to this one. This book follows them from the ages of 15-23, focusing on Lenu’s pursuit of education and Lila’s tumultuous and abusive marriage.
If I thought the first book had kill all men energy, then it is even stronger here. Every single man is downright terrible here.
If I thought the first book had kill all men energy, then it is even stronger here. Every single man is downright terrible here.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Classism