Reading Order
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Start with My Brilliant Friend and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with My Brilliant Friend
Book 1 by Elena Ferrante
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Neapolitan reading order
Ends with The Story of the Lost Child
- 1
Book 1:My Brilliant Friend
Elena Ferrante
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- 2
Book 2:The Story of a New Name
Elena Ferrante
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- 3
Book 3:Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
Elena Ferrante
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- 4
Book 4:The Story of the Lost Child
Elena Ferrante
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Quick Answers
Neapolitan FAQ
What is the best order to read the Neapolitan series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with My Brilliant Friend.
How many books are in the Neapolitan series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Neapolitan series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Neapolitan series?
New readers should start with My Brilliant Friend, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Neapolitan series complete?
The current data suggests the series is likely complete, but publication details are still incomplete.