A review by eannwang
Taipei by Tao Lin

2.0

I'm realizing that I don't generally enjoy books where character depth and motivation aren't clearly articulated, and where there's not a clear plot to the story. I don't think Paul and his friends are supposed to be likable - described as going to parties or traveling aimlessly while doing copious drugs, even for professional settings like his book speaking events - but I would have wanted to understand their motivation (or lack thereof) to do the things they do. The writing style feels narrated like you're navigating life through a hazy view, which may be intentional to match Paul's perspective. Definitely a trippy read, so get ready to go on a complex journey.