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

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

I devoured this book in airplanes and trains on my way to Italy. I loved Ferrante’s Neapolitan novels and went into this novel (perhaps unfairly) hoping to capture some of the same feelings I had while reading that series. Ferrante’s prose is quick and cutting, and I loved the entire setup of the novel— meeting Vittoria, learning more about the family’s secrets, diving deep into a large community of characters. I was so invested in the novel until it reached its ending, which, while powerful, felt like another beginning rather than a completed story.