This Side of Paradise

The story follows Amory Blaine, a young man brimming with confidence about his future as he transitions from boarding school to Princeton University. There, he prioritizes romantic entanglements and a lavish lifestyle over academics, engaging in a cycle of fleeting relationships and indulgent partying. Amory's journey explores themes of youth, ambition, and the pursuit of identity amidst the distractions of privilege and social life.