The Neopolitan novels are just so good and I am mad I waited so long because i hated the covers (but now I get it and like them). I love a (good) girlhood novel so I appreciate this themed reading. Can't wait for the other Ariana's new album 💫
I also read the first and second Neapolitan novels a few years ago when the list came out and it turned me off them. But we are going to Italy in October so I've been toying with the idea of re-reading them and finishing the quartet. You've got me convinced now!
FUCK nino sarratore foreverrrrrr (so glad you're reading these! and I always said the first book is genius but you may not realize it until you see how much groundwork it lay for the rest of the series to come together and cohere. but I like the way you put it about the roots! I waited so long after book 1 to read book 2 but then I could not stop and read 2-4 in succession... 10 years ago now omgggg)
you're so right, and i can't believe i didn't just trust the process immediately 🥲 i'm doing 2-4 in quick succession as well and so many people have told me the same, so I suspect we are not the only ones to feel this way!!!
I’m going to pick up the second book in the Neapolitan series now because it’s also been a year since I read the first 🙏🏾 I love your writing and reviews. LOLing at Lukas Gage.
yes please and then text me every thought you have. also, should have reported this lukas gage sighting earlier bc idk why this feels like info that is perfect to share with you specifically
if nino sarratore has no haters i’m dead
and then i'm resurrecting you from the dead because i can't live in a world where nino sarratore has no haters
Same!
The Neopolitan novels are just so good and I am mad I waited so long because i hated the covers (but now I get it and like them). I love a (good) girlhood novel so I appreciate this themed reading. Can't wait for the other Ariana's new album 💫
omg the controversial covers ... i get it but i can't say i love them. also LOL to the other ariana
All right. I might have to finally give in!
please do!!!
Thank you 🥲❤️
You could not have picked a better early reviewer than Steph!
Aw, yay! Thank you for reading Rock Paper Grenade!
I also read the first and second Neapolitan novels a few years ago when the list came out and it turned me off them. But we are going to Italy in October so I've been toying with the idea of re-reading them and finishing the quartet. You've got me convinced now!
these lists 😭 right before an italy trip would be perfect but i would recommend them anyway!!
FUCK nino sarratore foreverrrrrr (so glad you're reading these! and I always said the first book is genius but you may not realize it until you see how much groundwork it lay for the rest of the series to come together and cohere. but I like the way you put it about the roots! I waited so long after book 1 to read book 2 but then I could not stop and read 2-4 in succession... 10 years ago now omgggg)
you're so right, and i can't believe i didn't just trust the process immediately 🥲 i'm doing 2-4 in quick succession as well and so many people have told me the same, so I suspect we are not the only ones to feel this way!!!
I also loved loved loved lovers xxx. you'll have to join for august book club ;) it's the pick!
oooooh excellent book club pick!!!
I hope you join for discussion!!!!
Luvvvv
I’m going to pick up the second book in the Neapolitan series now because it’s also been a year since I read the first 🙏🏾 I love your writing and reviews. LOLing at Lukas Gage.
yes please and then text me every thought you have. also, should have reported this lukas gage sighting earlier bc idk why this feels like info that is perfect to share with you specifically
I JUST started the Neapolitan novels and am loving it so far!! your analysis just made me even more excited
!!! you must tell me everything you're thinking as you're reading
I’m so glad you read Ferrante, also what an incredible reading month