A hilarious and captivating novel from the first page to the last, Party School by Jon Hart chronicles the story of Dylan Mills, a forgettable nobody from a pompous village where everyone is expected to attend an “it school” in order to achieve the required seat in the high levels of social hierarchy.
Dylan does not fit into this mold that his town has created for everyone, and decides to attend North South University, which is a major party school in his area. This leads to him being shunned by his intelligent, popular girlfriend, Rosemary, as she does not wish to be associated with someone attending a school that has such a horrible reputation. This leads Dylan to experience a vast jumble of negative emotions, making him question his self-worth, capacity for affection and whether or not he truly deserves her.
Jon Hart’s writing creates the perfect tone for Party School, with modern, youthful language that attracts a younger audience, while still being proficient enough to appeal to older audiences as well; this novel could be enjoyed by both youths who may be attending a party school themselves, as well as adults who may have long been graduated.
Hart’s storytelling and unexpected twists in the plotline throughout Party School make it a true page turner, with numerous hilarious scenarios as well as deeper topics that make this novel a well-rounded read.
As Jon Hart’s newest novel, Party School is as hilarious as it is thought-provoking, conveying topics that are extremely relevant today, while staying entertaining, enjoyable and an overall wonderful read.
