Perfection
Italy

Perfection

by Vincenzo Latronico

Society & Class Literary Fiction Contemporary Fiction Fiction 2025

Summary

In Perfection, Anna and Tom are a young creative couple living in Berlin, where they enjoy a carefully curated lifestyle of remote work, minimalist interiors, cultural experiences, and seemingly effortless happiness. Surrounded by the aesthetics of contemporary urban life, they appear to have achieved the freedom and fulfillment they desire. Yet beneath their polished routines lies a growing sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction. Through precise, detached prose, Vincenzo Latronico examines the contradictions of digital nomadism, gentrification, consumer culture, and the pursuit of an ideal life shaped by social media. The novel offers a sharp portrait of a generation caught between the desire for authenticity and the pressure to make every aspect of life look perfect.

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Vincenzo Latronico
Vincenzo Latronico

Vincenzo Latronico (born 1984) is an Italian novelist, translator, and essayist known for his incisive observations of contemporary culture and society. His writing explores the relationships between individuals, politics, consumerism, and the aesthetics of modern life. Latronico has translated works by authors including George Orwell and Oscar Wilde into Italian. Perfection brought him international recognition, particularly for its portrayal of the aspirations and anxieties of young professionals in global cities. The novel was shortlisted for the 2025 International Booker Prize in its English translation by Sophie Hughes.

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2025
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Vincenzo Latronico