The Story of a New Name

The Neapolitan Novels, Book 2

By: Elena Ferrante

Narrated by: Hillary Huber

The follow-up to My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name continues the epic New York Times bestselling literary quartet that has inspired an HBO series, and returns us to the world of Lila and Elena, who grew up together in post-WWII Naples, Italy.

In The Story of a New Name, Lila has recently married and made her entrée into the family business; Elena, meanwhile, continues her studies and her exploration of the world beyond the neighborhood that she so often finds stifling. Marriage appears to have imprisoned Lila, and the pressure to excel is at times too much for Elena. Yet the two young women share a complex and evolving bond that is central to their emotional lives and a source of strength in the face of life’s challenges.

In these Neapolitan Novels, Elena Ferrante, “one of the great novelists of our time” (New York Times), gives us a poignant and universal story about friendship and belonging, a meditation on love and jealousy, freedom and commitment—at once a masterfully plotted page-turner and an intense, generous-hearted family saga.

©2012 Edizioni E/O. Translation © 2013 by Europa Editions (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Excellent

One of the best book I have ever read!
This book should be on every women's reading list.

Top reads

Loved absolutely everything about this second book. Was filled with anxious moments and thrilling moments. You get a great feel for all the protagonists and their day to day struggles and emotions.

All I've ever wanted in a novel

Where does The Story of a New Name rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

All I can say is that I'm so glad there are four in this series. I will need to have a day to mourn the loss when they're over.

very interesting... very dark

I enjoyed this book immensely. very dark full of delicious detail..what a difficult life and rich witchery well described interpersonal relationships. read excellently!.

Excellently Written

This book series has drawn me in completely. It is excellent, very descriptive writing. The narrator is the perfect voice for the heroine. I highly recommend it.