Hernan Diaz's 'Trust' is a literary labyrinth that pulls you in with its intricate structure and leaves you questioning reality. The four-part narrative isn't just a gimmick - it's the beating heart of this exploration of wealth, power, and perception.

The first section reads like classic Fitzgerald, all Wall Street excess and Jazz Age glamour. But just when you think you've pinned down the story, Diaz yanks the rug out. The shifting perspectives create this delicious tension where you're never quite sure who to believe - exactly like the financial markets the book examines.

What surprised me most was how compulsively readable it is despite its intellectual heft. I found myself sneaking chapters during lunch breaks, completely absorbed in unraveling the truth about Mildred Bevel. That third section revelation? Absolute chills.

The prose dazzles - from Vanner's polished fiction to Ida's raw memoir voice. Though fair warning: the financial jargon in Part One might glaze some eyes until the human drama kicks in.

This isn't just a period piece. The themes about truth manipulation feel ripped from today's headlines. When Mildred's diaries finally reveal her mathematical genius behind her husband's success? A feminist gut-punch that reframes everything.

Yes, it demands your attention. No, not every experimental flourish lands perfectly (that abrupt ending still has me debating). But when the pieces click together? Pure magic. This Pulitzer was well-earned.