The Story of a New Name (Neapolitan Novels Book 2)

Name: The Story of a New Name (Neapolitan Novels Book 2)
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (16776 reviews)
Author: Elena Ferrante

by Elena Ferrante

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.4 (16,776)

4.4 stars from 16,776 reviews. One of the highest rated Historical Fiction books we track.

1 pages< 1 hr readPublished by BBC BooksPublished 2019-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love female friendships that are messy, competitive, and deeply truthful rather than sentimentally sweet.
You want literary fiction that moves at a thriller's pace without sacrificing psychological depth or moral complexity.
You appreciate books set in a specific time and place that feel like stepping into someone else's life rather than watching from outside.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer uplifting stories where female friendships are purely supportive and uncomplicated.
You're looking for a quick read; this demands patience and attention to nuance across 400+ pages.
You want a standalone novel rather than committing to book two of a four-book cycle.

About this book

The Story of a New Name is the second book in Elena Ferrante's quartet about two women and their complex friendship. It follows My Brilliant Friend and continues the story of Lila and Elena, who grew up together in post-WWII Naples, Italy. Lila has recently married and entered her family's business, while Elena pursues her studies and seeks experiences beyond their neighborhood. Marriage appears to have constrained Lila's life, and academic pressure weighs on Elena. Despite their different paths, the two women maintain a complex and evolving bond that anchors their emotional lives and sustains them through challenges. The novel explores themes of friendship and belonging, love and jealousy, freedom and commitment, presenting both a carefully constructed narrative and a family saga.

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Currently #2,946 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.4★ from 16,776 reviews

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