The Glass Room

Simon Mawer's The Glass Room is the fifth in my MB reading list. Another small story told in terms of sprawling history, the author explores the idea of man's inability to really see ourselves no matter how hard we try. It compares the precision of science to desire. And on top of all its lofty themes the novel tells the amazing story of the modern Landauer house and the family who inhabits it. I loved the book. I thought it was nicely written and the story was really engaging. I've never read anything by this author but was glad for the opportunity. One book left for my short-list survey!