A review by imalwayswrite
Admission by Jean Korelitz

emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Portia is an admissions officer at Princeton and the story follows her through the school year. Basically from receipt of applications in the fall to acceptances/denials in the spring. During this period she must confront major issues in her life.

 

I liked the book’s structure, especially the essay   excerpts from fictitious applicants that begin each chapter. It made me realize just how different these seniors really are, which is evident in the contents of these excerpts. It also provides the reader a look at one part of the applications process.

 

I enjoyed reading this, though I think it was just a bit longer than it needed to be.