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Elena Ferrante

The Days of Abandonment

The Days of Abandonment

A gripping novel by Elena Ferrante about a woman's descent into devastation and madness after her husband suddenly leaves her.

3 people recommend this

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  • Phoebe Ward
    Phoebe WardFirst to rec

    “About a housewife who slowly goes insane after her husband leaves her and her two kids for a 15 year old. Obviously an uplifting, joyful work! Obviously a fun, light beach read that goes down easy no problem! Just kidding, this book makes me feel sick and weak!”

    611
  • JaperMoon
    JaperMoon

    “And don’t forget her earlier works! This one will make you break out in hives but it’s worth it.”

    1
  • Katy Skelton
    Katy Skelton

    “I liked this even more than the Neapolitan novels. It’s a dark and deeply feeling read. Devastating and precise, Ferrante is at her best when writing about grief.”

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