: The book sparked significant debate upon its release, with some critics praising its passion and others dismissing it as anecdotal or overly focused on the author's personal perspectives.
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Detailed of the "irregular" thinkers Battista admires : The book sparked significant debate upon its
: Battista laments the disappearance of thinkers like George Orwell, Albert Camus, and Simone Weil—"irregulars" who were willing to betray their political affiliations to remain true to themselves. Pierluigi Battista – I conformisti (2011)
: Pierluigi Battista is a prominent Italian journalist and former deputy editor of Corriere della Sera .