Understanding and ceasing to understand

When we cease to understand the world by Benjamín Labatut is a profound book that captures the reader, compelling him to read through, ideally in one sitting. It navigates between fact and fiction, weaving together story and truth.

I am still processing what I’ve read, but feel this is a book I will come back to again.

What shines through is deep respect for the subjects of the book, men who have dedicated their lives to understanding but also unravelling our understanding.

Árni Daníelsson @arnisvanur