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Either/Or by Elif Batuman
4.0
adventurous funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

elif batuman’s writing is truly unmatched. this felt like the deepest dive into selin’s mind throughout her sophomore year at harvard finally free from the trauma and guilt from her situationship with ivan. such a great exploration of her growth and the new experiences, people, and places she finds. i love selin and am so glad she finally found some semblance of peace and purpose outside of her freshman year and ivan!