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Book Review: The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante

The cover of Elena Ferrante's: The Story of a New Name

The cover of Elena Ferrante’s: The Story of a New Name

The Story of a New Name is the second book of the Neapolitan Novels.  It’s raw and brilliant, with a light that shines unblinking on its characters

Naples has always hung its washing to catch the air – it’s a city that knows its secrets … and so does Elena Ferrante.  In her novels she packs the unhidden into private lives and passes it on to us.

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Book Review: The Bay of Noon by Shirley Hazzard

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Book Review: We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo

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NoViolet Bulawayo is 31-year-old Elizabeth Tshele who left Zimbabwe for America at the age of 18.  She is currently based at Stanford University in California.  We Need New Names was recently short-listed for the Man Booker Prize.  Published by Chatto & Windus.  E-book available.

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