Sonja
The third book in the Neapolitan Quartet sees the power dynamics of Elena and Lila's friendship shift, largely due to Lila separating from her husband and ending up a factory worker, whereas Elena is paving a literary career. As such, Elena has successfully left the neighbourhood and its poverty behind while Lila has lost her short-lived riches and privileges as well as her first love. It is interesting to see how the characters' lives change even further in time both due to personal choices and the world changing (f.e. the workers' movement and the advent of computers). Mostly, it is pleasant to read that Elena's efforts are finally rewarded and some good luck is thrown her way, as well. The book is leading up to a fantastic finale in the final part.
The third book in the Neapolitan Quartet sees the power dynamics of Elena and Lila's friendship shift, largely due to Lila separating from her husband and ending up a factory worker, whereas Elena is paving a literary career. As such, Elena has successfully left the neighbourhood and its poverty behind while Lila has lost her short-lived riches and privileges as well as her first love. It is interesting to see how the characters' lives change even further in time both due to personal choices and the world changing (f.e. the workers' movement and the advent of computers). Mostly, it is pleasant to read that Elena's efforts are finally rewarded and some good luck is thrown her way, as well. The book is leading up to a fantastic finale in the final part.