The Neapolitan Novels Boxed Set by Elena Ferrante

The Neapolitan Novels Boxed Set

The Neapolitan Novels #1-4

Elena Ferrante with Ann Goldstein (Translator)

1696 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The complete four-volume boxed set of the New York Times–bestselling epic about hardship and female friendship in postwar Naples that has sold over five million copies. Beginning with My Brilliant Friend, the four Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferran...

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Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews

Moods

emotional 96%
reflective 82%
inspiring 39%
challenging 35%
sad 32%
tense 32%
adventurous 28%
mysterious 21%
dark 17%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 28%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

4.65

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