The Big Read: Unmasking an act of cruelty

07 October 2016 - 10:15
By Darrel Bristow-Bovey

If you don't know who Elena Ferrante is, being told that her name isn't Elena Ferrante but actually some other Italian name won't clarify anything for you. Even if you do know who Elena Ferrante is - and I hope you do, or you really are missing out - being told her real identity won't bring you one step closer to her.

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