Moi, Charlotte Simmons

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Tom Wolfe, the master social novelist, presents a sensational new story about life, love, and learning at today's American colleges. Set at fictional Dupont University, a prestigious institution with roseate Gothic spires and manicured lawns, the narrative follows Charlotte Simmons, a sheltered freshman from North Carolina. Initially captivated by the university's scholarly facade, Charlotte quickly discovers that for many upper-crust students, sex, social status, and partying overshadow academic success. As she navigates the elite social circles, Charlotte meets her roommate Beverly, a Groton-educated girl focused on lacrosse players; Jojo Johanssen, a white basketball player whose position is threatened by a talented black freshman; Hoyt Thorpe, a fraternity leader whose entitlement is solidified through a brawl with a governor's bodyguard; and Adam Geller, a Millennial journalist who sees himself as a defender of intellectualism on the campus. Caught in the allure of acceptance, Charlotte begins to compromise her values and upbringing. However, she ultimately realizes the strength in embracing her uniqueness and the charm of her own innocence. With his trademark satirical wit, Wolfe captures the essence of the early-21st-century college experience through keen observations across various campuses.