Michelle asked this question about Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay (Neapolitan Novels, #3):
Do I need to read these in order?
Shari Graydon Yes. Although Ferrante gives a recap of the previous book at the start of volumes 2 and 3, your appreciation of the relationship between the two main …moreYes. Although Ferrante gives a recap of the previous book at the start of volumes 2 and 3, your appreciation of the relationship between the two main characters will be immeasurably enhanced by having followed them from their first childhood encounter at the age of 8, in the first book. (less)
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