Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay

A powerful and beautifully written third installment in the Neapolitan Novels, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay explores friendship and a rapidly changing world. Set in late 1960s and 1970s Naples, this book follows the story of two lifelong friends, Lina and Elena, as they navigate the era's dramatic changes in sexual politics and social costumes. With breathtaking vigor and insight, author Elena Ferrante portrays a world of seemingly limitless new possibilities. A must-read for anyone who loves books about human relationships, love, family, and friendship.