This book flowed through 3 different slants.

1st slant: The main protagnist's essays as an author delving into different topics on politics, religion, morality, the author life and so on. I was definitely struck especially on the writings on politics. Probably because in these times, I too live in a "state" of confusion.

2nd slant: Main story and plot between Senor C (the aging author) and Anya (his hired Filipina typist). I cannot decipher if I appreciate the fact that their relationship remained in a way professional bordering on a being a little more affectionate. I don't how to feel that Anya is portrayed as not being that bright and say a bit superficial and too dependent on emotions. I can't say that I was okay with it but I didn't find it offensive but just a fact of character portrayal and shouldn't be thought of as anything more.

3rd slant: Anya's personal musings and opinions on Senor C's writings and her sentiments on their relationship. Didn't like Anya and Alan's relationship at all if you can even call it that exactly.

I wonder if I took just 1 slant at a time, will the experience be made better, worse or the same?

Around the Year in 52 books: A book about an antihero - 23/52