This book is an excelent though at times pretentious analysis of the human condition and the different ways it is percieved throughout a persons life. The main character does not have a strong personality which for the majority of people is very relatable. The story highlights the difference between the persona we ahow the world and what actually goes on within our minds. Another interesting point it makes is how history (personal or otherwise) can be percieved in different ways depending on that persons mental state and understanding at the time. Overall a facinating book. it lost a star because it was toted as fiction but mostly felt more like schoolwork.