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Elena Ferrante

The Story of the Lost Child

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Elena Ferrante's The Story of the Lost Child concludes the Neapolitan Novels with powerful emotional depth and narrative complexity. Critics praise its rich character development and depiction of female friendship. Some find the pacing uneven, but the immersive storytelling and cultural specificity are widely lauded. A compelling finale to a beloved series.

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Who Should Read The Story of the Lost Child?

A reader who would enjoy The Story of the Lost Child by Elena Ferrante is often captivated by intricate, evolving female friendships and the complexities of personal and political change over time. Fans of A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara and The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt may find similar immersive storytelling and richly detailed character studies.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Italian Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Themes
Relationships: Friendship
Identity: Femininity
Values/Ideas: Literature
Topics
Gender / Feminism
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)