Either/Or

by Elif Batuman

Book Overview

An instant New York Times bestseller

A New York Times Notable Book of 2022

"Batuman has a gift for making the universe seem, somehow, like the benevolent and witty literary seminar you wish it were . . .This novel wins you over in a million micro-observations." --The New York Times

"Batuman is a genius, rendering human folly at its most colorful and borderline surreal." --Vogue

From the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052555761X
• ISBN13: 9780525557616
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Shockingly (hilariously) accurate portrayal of my life

Reading this book felt like hearing myself speak (but in a good way). I resonated so much with the main character- she highlighted everything I like, didn’t like and didn’t know about myself. Starting university in the fall, as an immigrant girl, made this book so meaningful to me. If you identify with the description of the main character, I definitely recommend that you read Either/Or. I found myself highlighting some phrases and sentences because they were just THAT good. I’ve even quoted them subconsciously… It was also a quick read- I picked it up blindly at the airport before a trip, and was able to finish it during the flight back home (about a week later).