Anonymous wrote:I loved it, and I also really loved her memoir about being a grad student specializing in Russian lit.

Also loved her memoir. I read it while living in that part of the world so it felt extra on point.

I loved it, and I also really loved her memoir about being a grad student specializing in Russian lit.

I loved it too and the sequel, either/or, is even better imo.

Anonymous wrote:I read it a few years ago. One of the funniest parts - the leg-beauty pageant in Hungary. Also, the book reminded me how insecure I was in my 20s. I'm 46.

I'm the Pp of the above. I should warn readers who prefer plot-driven stories - this book is not for you.

I read it a few years ago. One of the funniest parts - the leg-beauty pageant in Hungary. Also, the book reminded me how insecure I was in my 20s. I'm 46.

I loved one of her earlier books so I’ll have to check this out.

I really loved it too.

Anonymous wrote:It got tiring and too show offy for me at some point. But if you like it there’s a sequel.

I do see what you mean abt show-offiness but the hilarity and cluelessness it captures makes up for it for me. Thanks for info abt the sequel-I hadn’t her newer book was a sequel!

It got tiring and too show offy for me at some point. But if you like it there’s a sequel.

The Idiot by elif bautman made me laugh more than any book I’ve read in years. I had to stop reading on the Acela bc I was in the quiet car-hilarious!