Seventeen by Booth Tarkington, Fiction, Political, Literary, Classics

Set in a Midwestern town just before World War I, this humorous novel explores the trials of first love through the eyes of 17-year-old William Sylvanus Baxter. Tarkington cleverly satirizes the innocence and awkwardness of youth, capturing the essence of summer and the dynamics of the Baxter family. The story offers a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era, filled with relatable experiences and charming characters.