The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante

The Lying Life of Adults

Elena Ferrante with Ann Goldstein (Translator)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced

336 pages | first published 2019

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A powerful new novel set in a divided Naples by Elena Ferrante, the New York Times best-selling author of My Brilliant Friend and The Lost DaughterGiovanna’s pretty face is changing, turning ugly, at least so her father thinks. Giovanna, he says, ...
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Summary of 3807 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 67%
dark 33%
tense 25%
challenging 23%
sad 22%
funny 7%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 39% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.74

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