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My Education

Susan Choi
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My Education

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

Book Brief

Susan Choi

My Education

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

1990s

Theme
Topic
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In My Education by Susan Choi, graduate student Regina Gottlieb navigates the complexities of her academic and sexual life in a small northeastern university town, exploring her first serious adult relationship, evolving sexuality, and ambivalence toward monogamy and academia, while recounting her experiences with various characters, including professors and peers, leading to significant personal growth. The book includes sensitive topics such as sexual relationships between faculty and students.

Emotional

Mysterious

Romantic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.6

4,990 ratings

47%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

22%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Susan Choi's My Education captivates readers with its rich prose and complex characters, delving into intense themes of desire and consequence. Critics praise its emotional depth and intricate storytelling. However, some find the plot meandering and the narrative occasionally overwrought. Overall, it is hailed for its bold exploration of human relationships.

Who should read this

Who Should Read My Education?

Readers who relish complex character studies and intense emotional landscapes will enjoy Susan Choi’s My Education. Fans of The Secret History by Donna Tartt and Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman will appreciate Choi's intricate exploration of passion, identity, and the tumultuous journey of self-discovery.

3.6

4,990 ratings

47%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

22%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

1990s

Theme
Topic
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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