Bonsai

"In fiction, though, the ‘last truly great book’ I read has to be Alejandro Zambra’s “Bonsai.” A subtle, eerie, ultimately wrenching account of failed young love in Chile among the kind of smartypant set who pillow-talk about the importance of Proust."

"If it’s only half as good as his novella, “Bonsai,” it’ll still be a fine way to lose a weekend."