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The Lost Child

by Elena Ferrante · 2014

Literary Fiction · ranked #106 in category

The fourth and final Neapolitan novel follows Elena and Lila through the 1970s, 80s and 90s — careers, marriages, children and political upheaval — to a devastating ending that reframes the whole series. Ferrante's conclusion asks whether any escape from Naples was ever truly made, and what the brilliant friendship cost both women.

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The verdict

Category
Literary Fiction
First published
2014 · 2010s
Author
Elena Ferrante
Standing
Essential Read

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