A review by elaba25
The Idiot by Elif Batuman

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I feel so much; if I had read this at 18 I might have passed away but this was such a visceral reading experience. I think I preferred the first 2/3 as some of the scenes in Hungary were less engaging to me personally but my favorite parts make up for that.  Love the writing style and Selin is so me.