Reviews

The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante

chelsl's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

acline's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

malenabeamonte's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.25

differentsisters's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

a_rash_read's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

dioni's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

helenmelonn's review against another edition

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5.0

AAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

sarahboudereads's review against another edition

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4.0

4,5/5
Tell me these people aren't real ; I won't believe you.

undertheorangetree's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-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? N/A

5.0

floatwiththesticks's review against another edition

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5.0

I am utterly at the mercy of Lila and Elena’s friendship. This series is my new obsession; I’ve never whizzed through a 19hour novel so fast. The characters are living, breathing human beings. Really.

On to the next.