In this novel, David Mandel masterfully blends humor and wit, drawing inspiration from classic Spanish literature and Voltaire's Candide. The protagonist, Luis Cabrejos, a doctor of Spanish grammar and the eccentric founder (and sole member) of the International Institute of Nameology, narrates his "autobiography" with a mix of irony and charm. His journey is one of unpredictable twists, taking him from his native Lima, where he studies at...