edward_radical OP t1_iujnxp2 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 8:54 PM

Reply to comment by CrazyCatLady108 in Some not so Brief Thoughts on the Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante by edward_radical

I think I make it clear in the essay that both of those elements are also about the book series. Call it an analogy.

CrazyCatLady108 t1_iujorng wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:00 PM

But they are still the majority of your post. There is really no need to know how your father came to make his omelets in his complicated way for you to communicate that sometimes less is more when it comes to plot/book content.

edward_radical OP t1_iujpscc wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:07 PM

You not liking the essay is not the same thing as it being off-topic, but I don't suppose your mind will be changed

CrazyCatLady108 t1_iujqijz wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:13 PM

I have no opinion on your essay one way or another, I am just asking you to keep the post on topic. Family traditions and toxic friendships can be part of your post, but the focus must still be books/series.

edward_radical OP t1_iujr75o wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:18 PM

Digressions about friendship and family make up the bulk of the series. I'm using the essay a bit as a mirror to the novels to make a point about the novels.

It seems to be a stylistic disagreement here, which isn't especially fruitful.

CrazyCatLady108 t1_iujs2tt wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:24 PM

Perhaps. Still, your post, as it is now, is more appropriate for a personal blog or a writing exercise.