Reviews

The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante

mackplank30's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

elisegis's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

gracegeeks's review against another edition

• 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

4.0

mtv3223's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

teadiprima's review against another edition

5.0

Oh my GODDD I don’t even know where to start. Probably bumped up to my favorite book of all time. Elena Ferrante is a genius. Sometimes I would read a sentence and have to go back to reread it multiple times because her writing style is so beautiful. I’m so sad I don’t already have the third book of the series in my hand so I can start it right away. I can’t recommend this book more highly.

gigilovescats's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 stars ✨

victoriangh0st's review against another edition

4.0

Really couldn’t put it down. So good! So infuriating! 

thecvntofmontecristo's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

vickylbedford's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

avrorae's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, and Suicide

Minor: Death of parent, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Vomit, and Alcohol