The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The saga of Elena and Lila continues. This books will make you angry, will make you sad and laugh, and sometimes, just feel satisfied with how things turned out for the girls, whether it is good or some may say, bad.

I am going to be bias, i have not yet liked Lila’s character so far, not in the first book (My Brilliant Friend), not even now, especially when Lila fell in love with Nino! I have always been on Elena’s side, perhaps it is because ‘Elena’ is writing this story for us. Probably because maybe in some ways i can relate to Elena best than Lila. Lila is still as selfish as in the first, so oblivious to Elena, while Elena on the other hand, has never really opened up to Lila despite their closeness. I could perhaps, would appreciate a Lila’s point of view in all that has happened to her.

I am glad that Elena’s life is turning out better and perhaps the two protagonists’ success in life is from totally different perspectives. It is very realistic, that life don’t always turn out the way we dreamed during childhood. The turn of events, most times beyond our control, but also how we reacted to what is presented in front of us.

I’m thinking, i cannot wait to read on, because of that mention on Nino. although i don’t like his character too in this second book. but i felt i need to ‘rest’ from this saga at the moment before moving on.

Please, someone make a drama series out of this!

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