carovazquez's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
sonatine's review
“será possível que nem os momentos felizes de prazer resistam a um exame rigoroso?”
ioana_cis's review against another edition
5.0
(EN) Second chapter will make the differences between the girls go deeper and also will put them in hard situations. Their decision at times look very crazy but I can definitely translate them into real life.
(RO) A doua carte va adânci diferența dintre fete și le va pune în situații grele. Deciziile lor par uneori nebunești dar pot fi corelate cu ușurință în viața reală.
"— Ai scris un roman, asumă-ți responsabilitatea."
"Aerul greu al camerelor. Rufele murdare. Ușa toaletei care nu se închidea bine. Îmi imaginez că San Giovanni i s-a părut o prăpastie la marginile cartierului. Deși se salvase, nu fu- sese atentă unde pășise și căzuse într-o gaură adâncă"
"Mi-ar fi fost mereu teamă: teamă că spun fraza greșită, că folosesc un ton exagerat, că sunt îmbrăcată inadecvat, că dezvălui sentimente meschine, că nu gândesc nimic interesant.
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(RO) A doua carte va adânci diferența dintre fete și le va pune în situații grele. Deciziile lor par uneori nebunești dar pot fi corelate cu ușurință în viața reală.
"— Ai scris un roman, asumă-ți responsabilitatea."
"Aerul greu al camerelor. Rufele murdare. Ușa toaletei care nu se închidea bine. Îmi imaginez că San Giovanni i s-a părut o prăpastie la marginile cartierului. Deși se salvase, nu fu- sese atentă unde pășise și căzuse într-o gaură adâncă"
"Mi-ar fi fost mereu teamă: teamă că spun fraza greșită, că folosesc un ton exagerat, că sunt îmbrăcată inadecvat, că dezvălui sentimente meschine, că nu gândesc nimic interesant.
"
sashaahmed's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
mkozlow1's review against another edition
5.0
I usually don’t enjoy sequels as much but this one I loved as much as the first or maybe even more. You know it’s a good book when you’re thinking about the character in your day-to-day life and even after you finish the book. At points I really felt the emotions of the characters (I’m getting deep here, I know), especially the frustration Lenu was feeling during the summer vacation and everything the happened after. Anyways, I’m pumped for the next two books
anotheranxiousace's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jtferdon's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars -
It is difficult to write a review about this book (2nd in series) without spoilers. It follows the relationship between Elena and Lila from their teens to their early 20s. It is set in the mid 1960s. They love each other and are close, then things happen and they go long periods without contact.
Ferrante's character development is among the best I have read in recent years. It is still difficult as times to keep up with the cast due to the number of characters and all of the nicknames. The characters are all so real, flaws and all. Be warned that this book, as in the first book, contains violence and there are scenes that are quite difficult. I have heard that there is a TV series being developed, I hope I am able to access when it is released.
It is difficult to write a review about this book (2nd in series) without spoilers. It follows the relationship between Elena and Lila from their teens to their early 20s. It is set in the mid 1960s. They love each other and are close, then things happen and they go long periods without contact.
Ferrante's character development is among the best I have read in recent years. It is still difficult as times to keep up with the cast due to the number of characters and all of the nicknames. The characters are all so real, flaws and all. Be warned that this book, as in the first book, contains violence and there are scenes that are quite difficult. I have heard that there is a TV series being developed, I hope I am able to access when it is released.
sam_matsch's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0