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A review by readingrainbow69
The Idiot by Elif Batuman

reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book was very funny but at points it felt it dragged on for the purpose of putting the reader in the same state of ennui as the protagonist, to which I say, don’t bother, I’m already there.