The Lying Life of Adults
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The Lying Life of Adults
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Narrated by:
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Marisa Tomei
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Written by:
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Elena Ferrante
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Ann Goldstein - translator
About this listen
Soon to be a Netflix original series.
A powerful new novel set in a divided Naples by Elena Ferrante, the New York Times best-selling author of My Brilliant Friend and The Lost Daughter.
“There’s no doubt [the publication of The Lying Life of Adults] will be the literary event of the year.” (Elle)
Giovanna’s pretty face is changing, turning ugly, at least so her father thinks. Giovanna, he says, looks more like her Aunt Vittoria every day. But can it be true? Is she really changing? Is she turning into Aunt Vittoria, a woman she hardly knows but whom her mother and father clearly despise? Surely there is a mirror somewhere in which she can see herself as she truly is.
Giovanna is searching for her reflection in two kindred cities that fear and detest one another: a Naples of the heights, which assumes a mask of refinement, and a Naples of the depths, a place of excess and vulgarity. She moves between both in search of the truth, but neither city seems to offer answers or escape.
Named one of 2016’s most influential people by Time Magazine and frequently touted as a future Nobel Prize winner, Elena Ferrante has become one of the world’s most read and beloved writers. With this novel about the transition from childhood to adolescence to adulthood, Ferrante proves once again that she deserves her many accolades.
In The Lying Life of Adults, listeners will discover another gripping, highly addictive, and totally unforgettable Neapolitan story.
A Most Anticipated Book of 2020
- The New York Times Book Review
- Vogue
- Entertainment Weekly
- Elle Magazine
- BuzzFeed
- The Millions
- The Seattle Times
- USA Today
- Town & Country
- Thrillist
- Publishers Weekly
- Library Journal
- Harper’s Bazaar
- BookPage
- Literary Hub
- BBC Culture
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Juliana
- 2020-12-24
narrator is not great
like others, I really didn't like the narrator. she narrates in a weird fake italian accent and I honestly wouldve felt more connected to the main character if she didn't make her sound so indignant and annoying. I almost stopped the book right away because of it. overall, this book was good, but not as good as her other books
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Karen W. Lam
- 2020-12-03
Unflinching Coming of Age Story
Beautifully written and performed, but wow, I had forgotten how fraught adolescence can be — and was. Seething, angry, volatile and yet mesmerizing. It took me longer to get through but probably because I needed the time between just to let everything sink in. Not for the faint of heart.
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- Sj
- 2021-02-18
Amazing performance
story was thought provoking, emotions were felt, the plot line was abit dry at times, but worth it overall for the power of the narrative! Tomei made the story for me, and I would recommend audible over reading this one
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-09-25
Great
Story was delightful. Elena Ferrante’s poignant description of Napoli & Milano was on point. Performance by Marisa Tomei was excellent. Would highly recommend.
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