A review by minnaohrner
The Idiot by Elif Batuman

funny mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I liked the book a lot up until like the 75% mark when she went to Hungary. The problem was mainly the fact that it felt like the plot completely disappeared and it became clear there would be no definite conclusion which I wasnmt prepared for. But I am still going to read ”Either Or” because, as I said, I did like the writing and the story for most of the book.