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A review by nadia
The Story of the Lost Child by Elena Ferrante
emotional
reflective
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
4.5
I can't believe I've reached the end of this epic quartet. I read My Brilliant Friend at the very end of 2016 and didn't pick up The Story of a New Name until the beginning of 2018. So, it's been a slow 4-year journey on my end!
I just love the way the whole thing was written and translated. There were so many facets to the narration, the storytelling, the translation, and the dialogue. I felt so transported, and I don't think I've read such a vast and rich portrayal of a friendship. A set of books that will leave you stewing and wondering when you'll pick them all up again for a reread!
(My fave of the series was the third book, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, read in the latter half of last year. That one had me seriously hooked and racing through the pages.)
I just love the way the whole thing was written and translated. There were so many facets to the narration, the storytelling, the translation, and the dialogue. I felt so transported, and I don't think I've read such a vast and rich portrayal of a friendship. A set of books that will leave you stewing and wondering when you'll pick them all up again for a reread!
(My fave of the series was the third book, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, read in the latter half of last year. That one had me seriously hooked and racing through the pages.)
Content Warnings
There are lots of references to a potential kidnapping and child murder.