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The Work That Goes Into ‘Effortless’ Style
Andrew Sean Greer’s new novel is deeper than it looks.
TL;DR
- The common belief that true style is effortless and arises from indifference is a myth.
- Style, like that seen at Pitti Uomo or in Greer's 'Villa Coco,' is often the result of extensive planning and deliberate effort.
- Andrew Sean Greer's novel 'Villa Coco' explores the theme of transformation and becoming oneself through the emulation of others.
- The narrator's journey in 'Villa Coco' involves learning to embrace misunderstanding and developing an acquired worldliness.
- The characters in 'Villa Coco' demonstrate that their style attests to what they have made of themselves, not just where they came from.
- True charm and style are presented as something that must be actively worked on and tried on until it becomes authentic.