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Prep
Book • 2020
In 'Prep', Curtis Sittenfeld tells the story of Lee Fiora, a shy fourteen-year-old from South Bend, Indiana, who wins a scholarship to Ault, an elite boarding school in Massachusetts.
The novel delves into Lee's struggles to fit into the school's rigid social hierarchy, her relationships with her peers, and her experiences with identity, family, and romantic love.
The book is praised for its witty and wise portrayal of adolescence and its exploration of larger themes such as social class and personal growth.
The novel delves into Lee's struggles to fit into the school's rigid social hierarchy, her relationships with her peers, and her experiences with identity, family, and romantic love.
The book is praised for its witty and wise portrayal of adolescence and its exploration of larger themes such as social class and personal growth.
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Karen Gold for its relatable portrayal of high school experiences and the complexities of adolescence.


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