How I Became Stupid by Martin Page

How I Became Stupid

Martin Page with Adriana Hunter (Translator)

160 pages • first pub 2000 (view editions)

fiction contemporary funny reflective fast-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy darkly comedic and introspective tales that cleverly critique modern societal pressures through the lens of a protagonist's desperate quest for blissful ignorance.

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Ignorance is bliss, or so hopes Antoine, the lead character in Martin Page's stinging satire, How I Became Stupid--a modern day Candide with a Darwin Award like sensibility. A twenty-five-year-old Aramaic scholar, Antoine has had it with being bri...

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Community Reviews

3.31
based on 741 reviews

Moods

funny: 80%

reflective: 73%

lighthearted: 26%

dark: 20%

inspiring: 20%

hopeful: 16%

relaxing: 16%

emotional: 10%

sad: 10%

adventurous: 6%

challenging: 6%

informative: 6%

tense: 3%

Pace

76% of readers chose fast
20% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose A mix
96% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

43% of readers chose Yes
56% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

43% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

82% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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