Troubling Love: A Novel
Troubling Love: A Novel by Elena Ferrante, published by Europa Editions in September 2006, is a compelling exploration of familial relationships and personal discovery. In this 139-page narrative, Delia returns to her native Naples following her mother’s mysterious death, which is shrouded in unanswered questions and strange phone calls. As she navigates the complex streets of her hometown, Delia seeks to uncover the truth about her mother’s life and the men who influenced it, including an abusive husband.
Readers will find a psychological mystery that delves into the intricate dynamics between mothers and daughters, revealing the tangled web of emotions and secrets that bind them. Delia’s journey is marked by unsettling discoveries that challenge her understanding of her family and herself. The novel addresses themes of family life and the impact of past traumas, all conveyed through Ferrante’s distinctive prose. This edition offers an intimate look at the complexities of love and memory, set against the backdrop of Italy.
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A woman goes home to Naples after her mother’s mysterious death in a “tour de force” by the New York Times–bestselling author of My Brilliant Friend (Seattle Times).
Following her mother’s untimely and unexplained drowning, which was preceded by a series of strange phone calls, forty-five-year-old Delia leaves Rome and embarks on a voyage of discovery through the beguiling yet often hostile streets of her native Naples. She is searching for the truth about her family and the men in her mother’s life, past and present, including an abusive husband. What she discovers will be more unsettling than she imagines, but will also reveal truths about herself, in this psychological mystery marked by “tactile, beautifully restrained prose” (Publishers Weekly) about mothers and daughters and the complicated knot of lies and emotions that binds them.
“Ferrante’s polished language belies the rawness of her imagery.” ―The New Yorker
“With the quick-paced mystery guiding the story, Delia explores her relationship with her mother, unraveling memories and secrets repressed since childhood and coming to terms with an upbringing filled with jealousy and violence . . . Troubling Love is vivid and powerful.” ―Library Journal
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