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victoriaalyssa 's review for:
The Lying Life of Adults
by Elena Ferrante
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This story focuses on the transition from childhood to adolescence. It's an abrupt shift, forceful and vulgar by nature. Some changes happen without warning—suddenly, you are found on the other side of yourself.
We follow Giovanna; she is curious and wholly observant. To her, these adults are no longer her parents, other respected adults, or peers, but people disreputable by character (if not by status or appearance). Veils fall, secrets come to the surface, and her choices reflect her growing understanding of the true fragility of beauty, sexuality, and adulthood.
We follow Giovanna; she is curious and wholly observant. To her, these adults are no longer her parents, other respected adults, or peers, but people disreputable by character (if not by status or appearance). Veils fall, secrets come to the surface, and her choices reflect her growing understanding of the true fragility of beauty, sexuality, and adulthood.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content