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The Imperfectionists: A Novel
This loosely connected set of short stories follows the lives of various people involved with an international English language paper produced in Rome. The cast of characters is wide and varied, from the lazy Arthur, in charge of obituaries and Puzzle Jumble to the ambitious editor-in-chief, Kathleen, who sacrifices any type of personal life to produce this daily paper. The stories are hilarious, heart wrenching, depressing, and so incredibly filled with human frailty and strength. I was amazed at how well Rachman captured people's wide range of emotions. One caveat - this novel was discussed by my bookclub and many people were lukewarm on this book - but I loved it.
