Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante
In Italy <s>from </s>during the 1950s, two girls <s>are living </s>lived in a very poor and dangerous neighborhood of Naples. The two of them faced the struggles of that the period, as well as poverty,<s> bring upon</s>. Little by little, we get to know Elena Greco (<s>familiarly called</s> nicknamed** Lenù), who shares not only her childhood but also her entire life with Rafaella Cerullo (Lila). Witnessing <s>the </s>their paths and choices<s> of them</s>, both together and separate<s>d,</s> <s>feels like a piece of joy </s> is enjoyable**. Their happiness, discoveries, sadness and passions through life keep our interest alive <s>by</s> in these four books.
The Neapolitan Novels are a 4-part series written by the Italian author Elena Ferrante which include the following novels: My Brilliant Friend (2012), The Story of a New Name (2013), Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay (2014), and The Story of the Lost Child (2015). It is a well-written story about women’s friendship, love, and everything in between. Ferrante's style presents us to an intimate portrait of the characters, their neighborhood and Italy itself in the 1950s. On the<s> face of it </s>outside, the story may seem like a regular depiction of two best friends. However, the relationship between Lenù and Lila carries not only love and loyalty but also jealousy and competition.
I cannot deny that I was enthusiastic about reading these books, knowing how popular it has become. Once finished, I could say it surpasses my expectations. I have been completely absorbed by the stories of these protagonists and their families. It <s>was</s> took me on** such a rich, intense, and heart-wrenching journey<s> that I took</s>. If you are looking for an easy to read yet inspiring and provoking book, I would highly recommend this 4 book <s>ride</s> series**.
** - your original sentence wasn't necessarily incorrect, but it's not something we would say in English