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Anna and Geoff discuss PERFECTION by Vincent Latronico translated by Sophie Hughes.

PERFECTION is a short novel about Tom and Anna, digital nomads living in Berlin.  A re-telling of the cult classic 1960s novel The Things by Georges Perec, it examines a couple who have built a stylish life but find themselves disilusioned. Perfection was shortlisted for the 2025 Booker International Prize. Slight spoiler alert as we discuss the ending.

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