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The Story Of A New Name: A Novel (Neapolitan Novels, 2)
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A Novel In The Bestselling Quartet About Two Very Different Women And Their Complex Friendship: ?Everyone Should Read Anything With Ferrante?S Name On It? (The Boston Globe).The Followup To My Brilliant Friend, The Story Of A New Name Continues The Epic New York Timesbestselling Literary Quartet That Has Inspired An Hbo Series, And Returns Us To The World Of Lila And Elena, Who Grew Up Together In Postwwii Naples, Italy.In The Story Of A New Name, Lila Has Recently Married And Made Her Entr?E Into The Family Business; Elena, Meanwhile, Continues Her Studies And Her Exploration Of The World Beyond The Neighborhood That She So Often Finds Stifling. Marriage Appears To Have Imprisoned Lila, And The Pressure To Excel Is At Times Too Much For Elena. Yet The Two Young Women Share A Complex And Evolving Bond That Is Central To Their Emotional Lives And A Source Of Strength In The Face Of Life?S Challenges. In These Neapolitan Novels, Elena Ferrante, ?One Of The Great Novelists Of Our Time? (The New York Times), Gives Us A Poignant And Universal Story About Friendship And Belonging, A Meditation On Love And Jealousy, Freedom And Commitmentat Once A Masterfully Plotted Pageturner And An Intense, Generoushearted Family Saga.?Imagine If Jane Austen Got Angry And You?Ll Have Some Idea Of How Explosive These Works Are.?The Australian?Brilliant . . . Captivating And Insightful . . . The Richness Of Her Storytelling Is Likely To Please Fans Of Sara Gruen And Silvia Avallone.?Booklist (Starred Review)
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- Q: What is 'The Story of a New Name' about? A: 'The Story of a New Name' is the second novel in Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan quartet, focusing on the complex friendship between two women, Lila and Elena, set against the backdrop of post-WWII Naples, Italy.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Story of a New Name' have? A: 'The Story of a New Name' has a total of 480 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Story of a New Name' published? A: 'The Story of a New Name' was published on September 3, 2013.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Story of a New Name'? A: The author of 'The Story of a New Name' is Elena Ferrante.
- Q: Is 'The Story of a New Name' suitable for historical fiction fans? A: Yes, 'The Story of a New Name' falls under the historical fiction category, making it suitable for fans of this genre.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Story of a New Name'? A: The novel explores themes of friendship, love, jealousy, freedom, and commitment, presenting a poignant story about the emotional lives of its characters.
- Q: Is 'The Story of a New Name' part of a series? A: 'The Story of a New Name' is the second book in the Neapolitan Novels series, following 'My Brilliant Friend'.
- Q: What age group is 'The Story of a New Name' appropriate for? A: 'The Story of a New Name' is generally suitable for adult readers due to its complex themes and mature content.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews for 'The Story of a New Name'? A: Yes, 'The Story of a New Name' has received acclaim from various sources, including being highlighted as a captivating read by The Boston Globe and receiving a starred review from Booklist.