The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante

The Days of Abandonment

Elena Ferrante

188 pages • first pub 2002 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

From the New York Times-bestselling author of My Brilliant Friend, this novel of a deserted wife's descent into despair--and rage--is "a masterpiece" (The Philadelphia Inquirer). The Days of Abandonment is the gripping story of an Italian woman's ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,910 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
dark 68%
reflective 67%
sad 47%
tense 45%
challenging 37%
hopeful 7%
funny 3%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 39%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 39% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.9

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