May book selection: Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico

In May, we delve into a story that can depict any of our lives...Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico, set in Berlin in our times.
And about a couple of expats. Like many of us.

About the Book
Perfection follows a couple — Anna and Tom — from southern Europe who move to Berlin hoping to build a modern, fulfilling life as digital creatives. On the surface, they live what many would envy: a stylish flat, freelance work they enjoy, houseplants, and image-curated lives shared online. But beneath the curated image lies something quite different...
This novel is the "perfect" mirror (forgive the pun here) held up to contemporary life — illustrating how the pursuit of beauty, freedom, and individuality can sometimes lead to the opposite: sameness, dissatisfaction, and a sense of life lived for the frame.

About the Author
Vincenzo Latronico is an Italian novelist, translator, essayist, and critic, born in Rome in 1984. He studied philosophy in Milan before beginning his career as a writer and translator.
His prose is known for observational clarity, minimalist dialogue, and a blend of narrative with cultural reflection — qualities that make his work feel at once literary and sharply attuned to contemporary life.

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About the Location
We will meet in Merienda Haus, a wonderful cosy coffee shop offering Argentinean and Uruguayan specialities. I invite you to order something and enjoy their drinks and food menu :=)