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Dramatika asked this question about The Story of the Lost Child (Neapolitan Novels, #4):
Do you think Lila could be trusted as a friend? Why Lina continues this toxic relationship with Lila, who to me is perfect illustration of the proverb with friends like this..Lila is complex character, manipulative yet selfless, evil yet kind at the same time, but too dangerous to have as a friend I think.
Jenny T No, I don't think Lila could be trusted on any serious level. I guess she could be trusted to watch Lenu's girls, but I would have felt uncomfortable …moreNo, I don't think Lila could be trusted on any serious level. I guess she could be trusted to watch Lenu's girls, but I would have felt uncomfortable about having them there for long, knowing the crazy ideas Lila would put in their heads.

I do think Lila cares about Lenu, but definitely in a selfish way. She expected Lenu to be successful so she ccould be associated with someone who "made it." She also wanted someone to watch her kids, listen to her talk, and be there for her. She didn't care much about the particulars of Elena's interests at all. She wasn't even honest, and I do think she was jealous that Lenu got with Nino. I think she wanted Nino back, and would have taken him back even after she told Lenu to stay away. She wanted Lenu in her life on HER terms, but not otherwise.(less)
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