A review by iicydiamonds
The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante

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

2.0

This book was an absolute slog. None of the characters were likeable. And not in the way that's funny to watch from the sidelines, but in the way that makes you want to slap them all. They are all whiny, and young and old(er) alike are illogical in their behaviour. But if you like seeing girls as the playthings of adult men, maybe this is for you. Gross.

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