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A review by krystalgaia
The Idiot by Elif Batuman
funny
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I don't know why I teared up right after finishing the book. It's not even supposed to be a sad story, but a reflection on the journey to adulthood- about first loves and the pressure to know who you are just because you turned 18.
I found the characters very lovable and to some extent relatable, especially Selin. There were a lot of great passages and I've dog-eared a LOT of pages!
Although I devoured this book in 2~3 days, I found it grueling to complete a chapter, as each chapter had about 80 pages, which made it difficult for me to remember where I stopped.
Anyway, overall -- I loved this!
I found the characters very lovable and to some extent relatable, especially Selin. There were a lot of great passages and I've dog-eared a LOT of pages!
Although I devoured this book in 2~3 days, I found it grueling to complete a chapter, as each chapter had about 80 pages, which made it difficult for me to remember where I stopped.
Anyway, overall -- I loved this!