The Neapolitan Novels Boxed Set by Elena Ferrante

The Neapolitan Novels Boxed Set

The Neapolitan Novels #1-4

Elena Ferrante

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 200 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 78%
sad 41%
challenging 39%
inspiring 34%
tense 31%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 24%
dark 21%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 32%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.67

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