Vincenzo Latronico's novel 'Perfection' delves into the lives of Anna and Tom, two millennials navigating a vibrant yet challenging Berlin. The city, known for its cheap rents and bohemian spirit, attracts a creative class seeking fulfillment beyond money. Through vivid imagery and social commentary, the novel captures the allure of a life filled with art, leisure, and community amidst the backdrop of urban life. As they pursue their dreams, the characters reflect the complexities of modern living in an ever-evolving metropolis.
"The life promised by these images is clear and purposeful, uncomplicated. It is a life of coffees taken out on the east-facing balcony in the spring and summer while scrolling New York Times headlines and social media on a tablet."
"During the Merkel era, hordes of the international creative class moved to the city, first from continental Europe and then the Anglosphere. They came in search of a better life, of leisure and relevance and the freedom to pursue a career in the arts, or at least something adjacent."
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