A review by jtferdon
The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante
4.0
4.5 Stars -
It is difficult to write a review about this book (2nd in series) without spoilers. It follows the relationship between Elena and Lila from their teens to their early 20s. It is set in the mid 1960s. They love each other and are close, then things happen and they go long periods without contact.
Ferrante's character development is among the best I have read in recent years. It is still difficult as times to keep up with the cast due to the number of characters and all of the nicknames. The characters are all so real, flaws and all. Be warned that this book, as in the first book, contains violence and there are scenes that are quite difficult. I have heard that there is a TV series being developed, I hope I am able to access when it is released.
It is difficult to write a review about this book (2nd in series) without spoilers. It follows the relationship between Elena and Lila from their teens to their early 20s. It is set in the mid 1960s. They love each other and are close, then things happen and they go long periods without contact.
Ferrante's character development is among the best I have read in recent years. It is still difficult as times to keep up with the cast due to the number of characters and all of the nicknames. The characters are all so real, flaws and all. Be warned that this book, as in the first book, contains violence and there are scenes that are quite difficult. I have heard that there is a TV series being developed, I hope I am able to access when it is released.