My Education by Susan Choi is a novel that follows the story of Regina Gottlieb, a graduate student at a prestigious university in the Northeast United States. The story is told from Regina's perspective and takes place over the course of several years.
Regina becomes involved in a complicated romantic relationship with her professor, Nicholas Brodeur, and his wife, Martha Hallett. The three of them embark on a turbulent and intense affair, which ultimately leads to Regina's emotional and professional downfall.
As Regina struggles to find her place in academia and in the world, she is forced to confront the complexities of desire, power, and the sometimes-destructive nature of relationships. The novel also explores themes of sexuality, identity, and the challenging and often messy process of coming of age.
My Education is a beautifully written and complex novel that examines the often-murky terrain of love, lust, and ambition. Through Regina's story, Choi offers a powerful commentary on the nature of desire, the pitfalls of academia, and the universal human quest for connection and understanding.
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