A review by turtleghost
When We Cease to Understand the World, by BenjamÃn Labatut
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Absolutely fascinating book, the storytelling was masterful, well done to the author and translator! Would hugely recommend to anyone interested in physics/mathematics/chemistry or history around the world wars- but I would not recommend if you are disturbed by imagery of chemical warfare, mental breakdowns or the romanticisation of a minor. Definitely challenging themes, but this book explores the dark history behind the discoveries that have created the world as we know it.
Graphic: Genocide, Death, and War
Moderate: Mental illness, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, and Child death
Minor: Suicide, Rape, Pedophilia, Excrement, and Vomit