The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It was kind of odd to read this right after Egan's A Visit from the Goon Squad. They use a very similar structure. Each chapter is told from the perspective of a different character and is essentially a short story. However, the characters' lives are much more intertwined in this one -- they all work at the same English-language newspaper in Rome. It was very entertaining, but I was slightly annoyed with the female characters. They were interesting, but generally not very sympathetic.

But, still a great look inside a workplace full of interesting personalities.

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