The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante

The Lying Life of Adults

Elena Ferrante with Ann Goldstein (Translator)

336 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Giovanna's pretty face has changed: it's turning into the face of an ugly, spiteful adolescent. But is she seeing things as they really are? Where must she look to find her true reflection and a life she can claim as her own? Giovanna's search lea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,981 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 66%
dark 33%
tense 25%
challenging 24%
sad 22%
funny 7%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
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: 14%

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%

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3.74

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