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Brilliant character depiction, now that the two friends are in their thirties. And as it happens when people grow up and choose their paths, Lenu and Lila slowly drift apart, now focused on their families and careers. Elena Ferrante brings an honest treatment of all the dilemmas and trade-offs that come with adulthood.
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I simply can not get enough of this series. Again such rawness, pain and incredible ability on this author’s part to articulate the conflicting emotions we all have.
This story is so addictive and so unpredictable.
I am loving the twists and the way the story unfolds, even if it's not in the direction you want, you are still curious to know what will happen next.
However, for this book, when what you want happen finally happens, and you feel everything is complete, you can't believe there is a whole other book left to read.
I don't know if this is a good or bad thing. Again, I have no idea how the end of this series will be. But I have that book, and I'm on va ...more
I am loving the twists and the way the story unfolds, even if it's not in the direction you want, you are still curious to know what will happen next.
However, for this book, when what you want happen finally happens, and you feel everything is complete, you can't believe there is a whole other book left to read.
I don't know if this is a good or bad thing. Again, I have no idea how the end of this series will be. But I have that book, and I'm on va ...more
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