Presenting The Literary Voyeur: The Lying Lives of Adults by Elena Ferrante. Reviewed by Megan Duffy for In the Stacks.

Hello and welcome to In the Stacks. My name is Megan Duffy. Today I am going to tell you about Elena Ferrante’s new novel, The Lying Lives of Adults. Elena Ferrante is the Pseudonym for the Italian writer who has written several acclaimed novels including the four-book Neopolitan series, which is often referred to by the first volume, My Brilliant Friend. The Lying Lives of Adults is also set in Naples, and it focuses on the life of a girl named Giovanna as she evolves from childhood to young adulthood. Along the way, she forms an intense bond with her estranged aunt, learns hidden truths about her parents, and explores the forbidden neighborhoods of the tumultuous and vibrant city in which they all live. With her signature biting humor and profound insights into the human condition, Ferrante has created a stunning portrait of a girl who is learning to locate herself within the context of her family and her world. I hope you’ll consider checking out The Lying Lives of Adults.