Omni Daily Crush: "The Imperfectionists"
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We're a fortnight away from the end of '09, but I've already found my first favorite read of '10: Tom Rachman's The Imperfectionists (available April 6, 2010). With a narrative that shifts between humor and despair, Rachman's debut novel peers into the world of a once-proud (but increasingly dysfunctional) international newspaper. The staff is an eclectic bunch (to put it nicely), and each chapter is devoted to the inner workings of a different character. Yet when the spotlight is not on them, they fade into supporting roles and public personas. The result is frustratingly brilliant, as no matter how personal the tales get, Rachman only allows us a few dozen pages before moving on to the next subject. Happily, nothing feels forced or unfinished, as I found myself turning pages at a furious pace in anticipation of where each story was taking me.
--Dave
Denise Kusel on January 03, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Dave, I'd like to join this Kindle "reading club." How do I do this?