sllewis4 's review for:

The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante
3.5
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Lots of very beautiful sections and the rage is visceral (which is why we love Ferrante) but I agree with other reviews that it was EXHAUSTING to be in Olga's head and she was a very frustrating character despite wanting to 'be on her side.' Also the quartet just sets expectations so high and this is the same in writing style but doesn't have the plot weight. I know it's short but still