Idiot

The Girls Selin is a Turkish-American from New Jersey who arrives at Harvard with no idea what to expect. She meets Svetlana, Ivan, and a mathematician from Hungary, and is overwhelmed by the challenges and possibilities of adulthood. She also embarks on a study of how baffling love can be when trying to forge a self.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2018
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Selin,a tall,highly strung Turkish-American from New Jersey turns up at Harvard with no idea what to expect. What she doesn t expect is: - How much time she will spend thinking about language and its limitations - An opinionated cosmopolitan Serb named Svetlana,who will become her confidante - A mathematician from Hungary called Ivan,whom she will obsess over when she is supposed to be studying - Feeling dangerously overwhelmed by the challenges and possibilities of adulthood But most of all,Selin does not expect to embark on a study of precisely how baffling love can be when you are trying to forge a self... _______________- PRAISE FOR THE IDIOT : A moving,continent-hopping coming-of-age story Observer Elif Batuman surely has one of the best senses of humour...refreshing and unique Sheila Heti Full of zingy one-liners Financial Times Hilarious,brilliant observations about writing,life and crushes Curtis Sittenfeld Delightful and slyly funny Red Selin,a tall,highly strung Turkish-American from New Jersey turns up at Harvard with no idea what to expect. What she doesn t expect is: - How much time she will spend thinking about language and its limitations - An opinionated cosmopolitan Serb named Svetlana,who will become her confidante - A mathematician from Hungary called Ivan,whom she will obsess over when she is supposed to be studying - Feeling dangerously overwhelmed by the challenges and possibilities of adulthood But most of all,Selin does not expect to embark on a study of precisely how baffling love can be when you are trying to forge a self... _______________- PRAISE FOR THE IDIOT : A moving,continent-hopping coming-of-age story Observer Elif Batuman surely has one of the best senses of humour...refreshing and unique Sheila Heti Full of zingy one-liners Financial Times Hilarious,brilliant observations about writing,life and crushes Curtis Sittenfeld Delightful and slyly funny Red Selin,a tall,highly strung Turkish-American from New Jersey turns up at Harvard with no idea what to expect. What she doesn t expect is: - How much time she will spend thinking about language and its limitations - An opinionated cosmopolitan Serb named Svetlana,who will become her confidante - A mathematician from Hungary called Ivan,whom she will obsess over when she is supposed to be studying - Feeling dangerously overwhelmed by the challenges and possibilities of adulthood But most of all,Selin does not expect to embark on a study of precisely how baffling love can be when you are trying to forge a self... _______________- PRAISE FOR THE IDIOT : A moving,continent-hopping coming-of-age story Observer Elif Batuman surely has one of the best senses of humour...refreshing and unique Sheila Heti Full of zingy one-liners Financial Times Hilarious,brilliant observations about writing,life and crushes Curtis Sittenfeld Delightful and slyly funny Red Selin,a tall,highly strung Turkish-American from New Jersey turns up at Harvard with no idea what to expect. What she doesn t expect is: - How much time she will spend thinking about language and its limitations - An opinionated cosmopolitan Serb named Svetlana,who will become her confidante - A mathematician from Hungary called Ivan,whom she will obsess over when she is supposed to be studying - Feeling dangerously overwhelmed by the challenges and possibilities of adulthood But most of all,Selin does not expect to embark on a study of precisely how baffling love can be when you are trying to forge a self... _______________- PRAISE FOR THE IDIOT : A moving,continent-hopping coming-of-age story Observer Elif Batuman surely has one of the best senses of humour...refreshing and unique Sheila Heti Full of zingy one-liners Financial Times Hilarious,brilliant observations about writing,life and crushes Curtis Sittenfeld Delightful and slyly funny Red Selin,a tall,highly strung Turkish-American from New Jersey turns up at Harvard with no idea what to expect. What she doesn t expect is: - How much time she will spend thinking about language and its limitations - An opinionated cosmopolitan Serb named Svetlana,who will become her confidante - A mathematician from Hungary called Ivan,whom she will obsess over when she is supposed to be studying - Feeling dangerously overwhelmed by the challenges and possibilities of adulthood But most of all,Selin does not expect to embark on a study of precisely how baffling love can be when you are trying to forge a self...

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I absolutely adored this book and could have easily devoured a thousand more pages of its captivating story. The author, Emma Cline, has crafted a masterpiece that will leave you spellbound.

Meet Selin, a tall, highly strung Turkish-American from New Jersey, who arrives at Harvard with no clear expectations. What she doesn't anticipate is the profound impact that language and its limitations will have on her journey. Alongside her, you'll meet Svetlana, a charismatic cosmopolitan Serb who becomes her confidante. And then there's Ivan, a talented mathematician from Hungary, whom Selin can't help but obsess over, even when she's supposed to be studying. As Selin navigates the challenges and possibilities of adulthood, she feels dangerously overwhelmed by the vastness of it all.

But perhaps the most unexpected aspect of her journey is her exploration of the complexities of love. Selin embarks on a study of precisely how baffling love can be when you're trying to forge a self-identity. Through her experiences and observations, she delves into the nuances of relationships, the power of language, and the complexities of human emotions.

"The Idiot" is a captivating, continent-hopping coming-of-age story that will leave you pondering the intricacies of life and love long after you've turned the last page. Elif Batuman's writing is witty, intelligent, and refreshingly unique. Her observations about writing, life, and crushes are hilarious, brilliant, and utterly delightful. Curtis Sittenfeld, in his review for Red, aptly describes the book as "delightful and slyly funny."

So, if you're looking for a book that will transport you to different worlds, make you laugh out loud, and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the complexities of human relationships, "The Idiot" is a must-read. Don't miss out on this incredible journey of self-discovery and love.

Praise for "The Idiot":

"A moving, continent-hopping coming-of-age story." - Observer

"Elif Batuman surely has one of the best senses of humor...refreshing and unique." - Sheila Heti

"Full of zingy one-liners." - Financial Times

"Hilarious, brilliant observations about writing, life, and crushes." - Curtis Sittenfeld

"Delightful and slyly funny." - Red

Weight: 296g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780099583172