Have you been looking for a book to make you question what you thought about college life? Party School is a coming-of-age novel by Jon Hart, it was published in April 2022. Jon Hart has written for the New York Times and lives in New York. “I have friends and family in the DC-area, so I’ve spent ample time there, but I am a NY native, and I’ve lived elsewhere,” said Jon Hart. Party School was published by Rough Trade Books Publishing Company in 2022. The book can be purchased through many retailers, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and eBook versions are accessible through websites like Hoopla. Party School by Jon Hart has received a mix of many different reviews from readers, many readers liked the book’s different apportion of themes such as personal growth, identity, and the pressures of navigating the transition from high school to college.
The process of this book coming to the final product all started with the idea of the book, when Jon Hart answered, “ Gradually, I developed a fictional story. A character or two were inspired, at least initially, by people I knew firsthand. However, eventually, they became their own separate entities. Again, the book is fiction. I’ve done all kinds of writing, from copywriting to journalism to trivia questions. Party School is my debut novel,” said Jon Hart.
Party School is about main character Dylan Mills who struggles after his girlfriend Rosemary Silversmith who is attending an elite college, distances herself from him and their relationship goes on a break and makes him question what will be of his college life and future of their relationship, as the story continues Dylan Mills discovers his identity, and the pressures of college admissions. The book explores themes of identity, social expectations, and Dylan’s journey is marked by moments of self-discovery, as he learns to define his own path.
Party School is a very surprising book, it talks about the reality of going to a party school. There are many things that surprised me while reading Party School, it made me realize that there is more to college life than I thought. I think the plot twist is really interesting. Right when you start to read the book, you get shocked, and it makes you want to keep reading. I would definitely recommend the book to someone who has been going through the transitions of this book and can relate, as well as to someone who just wants to read something new.
Party School offers a relatable story for young adults facing the transition from high school to college life and their future as individuals. Through his investigation, Hart reveals the difficulties of student life at party-centered universities, touching on the emotional, social, and even financial problems of prioritizing parties over studies. Reviews have praised Jon Hart’s ability to blend humor with deeper themes. The book’s relatable characters relate to readers, particularly those navigating similar life transitions. However, some have said that the portrayal of college life leans towards the exaggerated, with certain antics overshadowing the deeper messages. Despite these reviews, Party School is still marked as a compelling read for those interested in stories of self-discovery and the process of making decisions of young adulthood.
In conclusion, Party School serves as a reflective critique, urging readers to think about the long-term decisions of balancing fun with responsibility during these transition years. It’s a call for students, parents, and educational institutions to understand the priorities that give meaning to the present college experience.
