Reviews

There were a lot of moments where I saw a younger version of myself who was equally enamored with and jealous of a best friend. There’s a fascination girls have with their best friends and that’s captured here.

Content Warnings

lilientl's review against another edition

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dark 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? Yes

4.0

ols_333's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

nellcgarland's review against another edition

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4.0

With each chapter unveiling a new layer to Lenù and Lila, this became a truly beautiful story of girlhood. This was a refreshing departure from a typical read and resonated deeply

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