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Another brilliant, gripping novel in the Neapolitan quartet. Elena and Lila are now young adults with children in the 1960s, and their personal lives and relationships are as turbulent as the social and political landscape. No spoilers, but Elena, what the hell are you doing, girl?

5/5 ❤️

After all these years, re-reading this series has solidified it as my all-time favourite! The characters of Elena and Lila and their intense friendship are so real, raw, and honest, making it all incredibly relatable. The writing is simply brilliant! ❤️

Reread
Ferrante's writing is excellent, it transports us to another time and place, making us invisible observers of the life and culture of a Neapolitan neighborhood. We grow attached to the different characters, we get to know their good and bad sides, their aspirations too.
Definitely recommend it.

19-22 Sep 24 (audiobook)
I have loved revisiting this series. It is such an interesting depiction of female relationships: friendship but also many mother/daughter and teacher/student relationships.
On first read I thought Tina was kidnapped by the Solaras but less certain on a re-read. I also liked Elena less - there were times when her self-indulgence and her jealousy infuriated me.
Looking forward to watching the series after school holidays.

13-8 Sep 24 (audiobook)
Having already made it halfway through the final novel before writing this review, I find it difficult to remember where this instalment started and finished. I am thoroughly immersed in the world of Lila and Lenu now, never quite knowing where my sympathies lie.
I am looking very forward to watching the TV series but after watching half an episode decided to wait until I finish my re-read. And the end of school holidays.