The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante

The Story of a New Name

The Neapolitan Novels #2

Elena Ferrante with Ann Goldstein (Translator)

19 hours, 5 minutes • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The Story of a New Name follows Elena Ferrante's critically acclaimed My Brilliant Friend, featuring Lila and Elena. The two protagonists are now in their twenties, and marriage appears to have imprisoned Lila. Meanwhile, Elena continues her journ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,795 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 80%
sad 36%
tense 34%
challenging 27%
dark 26%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 5%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 27%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 38% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.46

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