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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Julian Home is a novel centered on the lives of several young men navigating their academic and social journeys at a university modeled after Cambridge. The story focuses on a thoughtful and sensitive protagonist who balances ambition with the pressures of fitting in, surrounded by peers who display varying degrees of charm, recklessness, and competitiveness. The opening chapters unfold during a public school event, capturing the excitement and anticipation as students showcase their achievements before moving on to the next stage of life. The narrative explores contrasts between diligence and popularity, modesty and bravado, setting the stage for deeper examinations of personal responsibility, moral questioning, and the tension between individual ideals and group expectations. Without emphasizing specific plot moments, the novel reflects on the emotional currents of young adulthood, academic life, and the complex social interactions that shape identity and ambition. Its tone invites readers to consider how character, principle, and resilience play out in the formative years of higher education.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Julian Home is a novel centered on the lives of several young men navigating their academic and social journeys at a university modeled after Cambridge. The story focuses on a thoughtful and sensitive protagonist who balances ambition with the pressures of fitting in, surrounded by peers who display varying degrees of charm, recklessness, and competitiveness. The opening chapters unfold during a public school event, capturing the excitement and anticipation as students showcase their achievements before moving on to the next stage of life. The narrative explores contrasts between diligence and popularity, modesty and bravado, setting the stage for deeper examinations of personal responsibility, moral questioning, and the tension between individual ideals and group expectations. Without emphasizing specific plot moments, the novel reflects on the emotional currents of young adulthood, academic life, and the complex social interactions that shape identity and ambition. Its tone invites readers to consider how character, principle, and resilience play out in the formative years of higher education.