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The Days of Abandonment
The Days of Abandonment
Author: Elena Ferrante, Ann Goldstein (Translator)
A national bestseller for almost an entire year, The Days of Abandonment shocked and captivated its Italian public when first published. It is the gripping story of a woman's descent into devastating emptiness after being abandoned by her husband with two young children to care for. When she finds herself literally trapped within the ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781933372006
ISBN-10: 1933372001
Publication Date: 9/2005
Pages: 192
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  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 8 ratings
Publisher: Europa Editions
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Audio CD
Members Wishing: 16
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Rarely do I not finish a book, even if I dislike it or find it difficult to engage in; but this particular novel not only made me uncomfortable but also angry- this is a pathetic attempt to make women appear totally unprepared to be on their own; while also falling into the old cliche that a man will leave his family behind for the lust of a much younger woman.
If I didnt know "better" I would assume that the author is actually a male.


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