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The Story of a New Name

The Neapolitan Novels, Book 2

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The Story of a New Name

By: Elena Ferrante
Narrated by: Hillary Huber
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Summary

The follow-up to My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name continues the epic New York Times bestselling literary quartet that has inspired an HBO series, and returns us to the world of Lila and Elena, who grew up together in post-WWII Naples, Italy.

In The Story of a New Name, Lila has recently married and made her entrée 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” (New York Times), gives us a poignant and universal story about friendship and belonging, a meditation on love and jealousy, freedom and commitment—at once a masterfully plotted page-turner and an intense, generous-hearted family saga.

©2012 Edizioni E/O. Translation © 2013 by Europa Editions (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Women's Fiction Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Italy
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I liked the first book, but I LOVE this one! The writing is so much more beautiful; the feelings and dilemmas so much more visceral! Stunning. Can’t wait to read the next!

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Every bit as good, if not better, than the first. Wonderfully written, evocative and compelling.

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I am thoroughly enjoying these books. I think the narration is great and despite being American is believable. Would highly recommend books 1 & 2. I am currently starting book 3.

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