The Idiot

The Idiot is a humorous and intellectually engaging novel that captures the experience of a young woman, Selin, during her first year of college at Harvard. As she navigates a crush on an elusive mathematician, language and philosophy classes, teaching English in Hungary, and her transformation, Selin offers a unique perspective on life and the distinct challenges of emerging adulthood. The book explores themes of language, unrequited love, self-discovery, academic life, eccentric rural Hungarians, and the ignorance and awkwardness of first-time experiences. The Idiot provides insight into the world of academia and the naïveté and growth of 19-year-old Selin.