What I'm reading: A Book of the Century' I'd Somehow Missed
Briefly

"The Last Samurai is not about Tom Cruise fighting alongside Samurai, but rather a poignant story of a mother and son navigating a world filled with high expectations and isolation."
"Sibylla and Ludo possess high standards and unique brilliance, yet they find themselves struggling to connect with a society built on conformity and self-delusion."
"The joy of Helen DeWitt's writing lies in her characters' intense individuality, making them feel authentic and out of place in conventional narratives."
"This book illustrates how the complexities of raising a gifted child can lead to both deep connections and profound isolation from the surrounding world."
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