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Borrowings - Summary of Redeemable convertible preferred stock (Parenthetical) (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021
Disclosure Of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Line Items] |
Percentage of Dividend yield | 1.00%
BOOK CLUB MILLIE [Member] | Redeemable convertible preferred stock [member] |
Disclosure Of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Line Items] |
Compound Interest Rate Used For Arriving At Repayment Value | 6.00%
BOOK CLUB MILLIE [Member] | Redeemable convertible preferred stock [member] | For Select Orders [Member] |
Disclosure Of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Line Items] |
Compound Interest Rate Used For Arriving At Repayment Value | 3.00%

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