untitledlullaby's review against another edition
4.0
It dragged a bit at the end, and this was probably my least favourite. It was fun seeing where everyone ended up though.
rosheegats's review against another edition
3.0
3.7. I can’t believe I’ve finally finished this series. It was a whirlwind I didn’t expect, the pages flooding with a great intensity and love that I happily drown in. The ending left me on the edge of a cliff, hanging in shock. How could it end in such a way? But also it’s beautiful, and I wouldn’t have picked it any other way. I love that everyone had gone through Lenu’s life, almost insignificantly, even her daughters were nothing in comparison to Lila. Lila. Lila. What an extreme force she was, and just the extremely strong feelings and thoughts Lenu had for her.
They felt so real. More real than a lot of people I know. To the point I hoped Lila happiness in her disappearance, hoped Lenu was content even though she was now essentially alone, then having to remember they’re fictitious.
The Neapolitan Quartet was not just a series for me, but just this indescribable amalgamation of passion and love. It’s truly brilliant and one of its kind. I gave this book 3.7 as it’s my least favorite among the 4, but I rate this entire series a solid 5/5. Well done, Ferrante.
They felt so real. More real than a lot of people I know. To the point I hoped Lila happiness in her disappearance, hoped Lenu was content even though she was now essentially alone, then having to remember they’re fictitious.
The Neapolitan Quartet was not just a series for me, but just this indescribable amalgamation of passion and love. It’s truly brilliant and one of its kind. I gave this book 3.7 as it’s my least favorite among the 4, but I rate this entire series a solid 5/5. Well done, Ferrante.
maria_d's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
laviskrg's review against another edition
5.0
This book and more specifically the ending to this book left me broken and crying, empty and full at the same time. Due to an enormously painful personal experience I cannot separate myself from one of the central characters and that burns a hole through me. This book, this series is something that needs to be read, understood, yelled at, thrown against the wall and picked up again. I am so honoured to be able to share this with my best friend.
sofiehas's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
belejtanja's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.25
anitadisguised's review against another edition
4.0
these books are so great and i loved them all so much
i never thought i could get invested in a series as an adult but the way the author describes relationships and friendships and living in poverty and violence really touched me and i found it really relatable
the characters can be unlikeable and yeah it's kind of melodramatic at times but i dont care so whatever
i never thought i could get invested in a series as an adult but the way the author describes relationships and friendships and living in poverty and violence really touched me and i found it really relatable
the characters can be unlikeable and yeah it's kind of melodramatic at times but i dont care so whatever