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GUEST PRIVILEGES

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Book Details

Publisher:In
Published:2010-01-01
Pages:306
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9781938603

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This provocative young adult novel explores the complex dynamics of privilege and power through the lens of an exclusive boarding school, where social hierarchies dictate every interaction. The narra...

Our Review

This provocative young adult novel explores the complex dynamics of privilege and power through the lens of an exclusive boarding school, where social hierarchies dictate every interaction. The narrative follows a scholarship student navigating a world of inherited advantages and unspoken rules, offering readers a compelling examination of class divides and systemic inequality. With sharp social commentary woven throughout, the story challenges conventional thinking about meritocracy and opportunity in contemporary society.

What sets this coming-of-age story apart is its unflinching honesty about the psychological toll of social climbing and the moral compromises required to succeed in unequal systems. Teen readers will appreciate the authentic voice and relatable struggles of the protagonist, while parents will value the thoughtful treatment of important social issues. The novel ultimately delivers a powerful message about finding one's own path rather than chasing validation from broken institutions.

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