How I became stupid by Martin Page
In romanian "M-am hotarat sa devin prost"
It's traslated more like I decided (m-am hotarat) to be (devin) stupid(prost)
Frankly, it was good. Not good as in easy-to-read, more like made-me -think good.
It starts with Antoine, an young brilliant man who decides he can’t handle his own brain anymore. The best solution for his problem seems to be stupidity. His attempts to become stupid are brilliant, ironic and somehow make you as a read think a bit about yourself and your life.
Even though I found some stuff I don’t agree with, I came to realise why stupid people seem to be the happiest, but at the same time, how much of this world’s beauty they are missing.
Also, there were some words that made me feel dumb, but that’s a different story. I’m trying to improve. Let’s be honest, most of you will feel that too, at least a bit. For example, how many of us read about what we want to do next? Not as in google it and read a review, but actual digging, seeking to know everything there is about the subject? Such a small percent, I presume, right? Thought so.
Well, this book made me feel ashamed I don’t dig more, read more, know more. Therefore, if you are looking for some kind of motivation or a subject to think about , read this book. Take your time to enjoy it and I promise there wont be any regrets.
Also, in my opinion time spent reading isn’t wasted time. You’ll see our world judged, our society tore apart with such talent you won’t mind, so give it a try.