Either/Or

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From the acclaimed author of The Idiot, this narrative follows beloved protagonist Selin as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery during her sophomore year at Harvard in 1996. As the only American-born member of her family, Selin feels the pressure to make her college experience meaningful. She grapples with the complexities of her summer experiences, including her enigmatic crush Ivan, who connected her with a job in Hungary, and the peculiar characters she encountered there. Additionally, she finds herself entangled with Ivan's ex-girlfriend, who is now reaching out to her. This situation feels like the plot of an intriguing novel, yet Selin questions the prevalence of troubled women in literature. She wonders how to lead a life as compelling as a story without becoming one of those abandoned figures. Inspired by her literature classes and the confidence of her peers, Selin comes to recognize the significance of parties, alcohol, and sex, and she is determined to embrace these experiences, regardless of the consequences. With the urgency and intensity of youth, this landmark novel explores the challenges of growing up, leaving readers with thought-provoking questions long after the final page.