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A review by rosheegats
The Story of the Lost Child by Elena Ferrante
3.0
3.7. I can’t believe I’ve finally finished this series. It was a whirlwind I didn’t expect, the pages flooding with a great intensity and love that I happily drown in. The ending left me on the edge of a cliff, hanging in shock. How could it end in such a way? But also it’s beautiful, and I wouldn’t have picked it any other way. I love that everyone had gone through Lenu’s life, almost insignificantly, even her daughters were nothing in comparison to Lila. Lila. Lila. What an extreme force she was, and just the extremely strong feelings and thoughts Lenu had for her.
They felt so real. More real than a lot of people I know. To the point I hoped Lila happiness in her disappearance, hoped Lenu was content even though she was now essentially alone, then having to remember they’re fictitious.
The Neapolitan Quartet was not just a series for me, but just this indescribable amalgamation of passion and love. It’s truly brilliant and one of its kind. I gave this book 3.7 as it’s my least favorite among the 4, but I rate this entire series a solid 5/5. Well done, Ferrante.
They felt so real. More real than a lot of people I know. To the point I hoped Lila happiness in her disappearance, hoped Lenu was content even though she was now essentially alone, then having to remember they’re fictitious.
The Neapolitan Quartet was not just a series for me, but just this indescribable amalgamation of passion and love. It’s truly brilliant and one of its kind. I gave this book 3.7 as it’s my least favorite among the 4, but I rate this entire series a solid 5/5. Well done, Ferrante.