3.5
The Lost Daughter
ByPublisher Description
Leda, a middle-aged divorcée, is alone for the first time in years after her two adult daughters leave home to live with their father in Toronto. Enjoying an unexpected sense of liberty, she heads to the Ionian coast for a vacation. But she soon finds herself intrigued by Nina, a young mother on the beach, eventually striking up a conversation with her. After Nina confides a dark secret, one seemingly trivial occurrence leads to events that could destroy Nina's family in this "arresting" novel by the author of the
–bestselling Neapolitan Novels, which have sold millions of copies and been adapted into an HBO series (
).
"Although much of the drama takes place in [Leda's] head, Ferrante's gift for psychological horror renders it immediate and visceral." —
"Ferrante's prose is stunningly candid, direct and unforgettable. From simple elements, she builds a powerful tale of hope and regret." —
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3.5
“I enjoyed this story. It was addicting, atmospheric, and a little unsettling. The protagonist is completely unlikable, which wasn't a bad thing. I liked hating Leda. And I love an ambiguous ending.”
“Objectively, this is a good book with great writing. The emotions and experiences of the central character were explored in an excellent way. However, personally, I think I may not be at the right stage of life to really relate to and therefore love this book”
“It is a thought provoking read, and in some ways, we can identify ourselves somewhat in one or two characters in the book. However I don’t find any of the characters likable so it lowered my enjoyment score.”Start a Book Club
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