A review by ericfheiman
When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamín Labatut

challenging dark informative mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A fascinating book. Hints of W.G. Sebald, but wholly its own thing. I’ll be thinking about this one a lot, while also glad to have learned a lot of about physics!