Reviews

Troubling Love by Elena Ferrante

arunendro's review

4.0

I'm not sure I fully got the ending but it's a really good book

esztertth's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

emeraldgarnet's review

3.0

An easy read though the characters felt a bit disjointed at times.

purak007's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

remmslupin's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

claire_dudley's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

nimuezor's review

3.5

My least favorite from her but that was to be expected. Some interesting connections to my brilliant friend though O-O

libellumartinae's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I'd like to say that this is probably the worst of her books I have read so far. Especially as the writing I felt like was truly struggling in some parts, alongside the general setting of events. I felt like also you can see a whole lot of elements inside of this book which will be recurring themes inside of her writing and following books. All in all, it was an enjoyable experience and this further treasured this woman in my heart, although it's definitely my least liked book, although it might also be due to the main character being so distant from me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Rape, and Pedophilia

mydarlingselene's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

ady_pav's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0