A review by samarakroeger
The Idiot by Elif Batuman

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was a freshman in college when this book came out in 2017 and I’m SO glad I didn’t read it then. This is for sure a book where some distance from the experience and age of the main character is necessary to get it. 

This book matches my sense of humor so so well. I’m so excited to read Either/Or!