{"product_id":"idiot","title":"Idiot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 432 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26 April 2018\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage Publishing\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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... \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover TikTok's New Favorite Book!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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 \u003cem\u003eRed\u003c\/em\u003e, aptly describes the book as \"delightful and slyly funny.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \"The Idiot\":\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A moving, continent-hopping coming-of-age story.\" - \u003cem\u003eObserver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Elif Batuman surely has one of the best senses of humor...refreshing and unique.\" - \u003cem\u003eSheila Heti\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Full of zingy one-liners.\" - \u003cem\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hilarious, brilliant observations about writing, life, and crushes.\" - \u003cem\u003eCurtis Sittenfeld\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Delightful and slyly funny.\" - \u003cem\u003eRed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 296g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 130 x 198 x 28 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780099583172                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elif Batuman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101885591802,"sku":"9780099583172","price":7.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/68c85e2bc872694895dcfb2a209c5004.jpg?v=1631332129","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/idiot","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}