Down and Across
Down and Across by Arvin Ahmadi is a reprint edition published by Penguin on May 7, 2019, featuring 352 pages in English. This coming-of-age story follows Scott Ferdowsi, a young man struggling to find direction in his life as college applications approach. While his friends have clear career aspirations, Scott grapples with indecision and ultimately decides to seek advice from a renowned psychologist in Washington, DC, leading him on an unexpected adventure.
Readers will find a humorous narrative as Scott encounters Fiora Buchanan, a college student with aspirations of writing crossword puzzles. Their interactions propel Scott into a series of escapades, including sneaking into bars and navigating the complexities of young adulthood. Through these experiences, he begins to uncover essential truths about himself and his future, exploring themes of careers and personal growth within the framework of young adult fiction.
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“John Green fans will appreciate this tale.” —USA Today
“[A] humorous, deeply human coming-of-age story.” —The Washington Post
Scott Ferdowsi has a track record of quitting. His best friends know exactly what they want to do with the rest of their lives, but Scott can hardly commit to a breakfast cereal, let alone a passion. With college applications looming and his parents pushing him to settle on a “practical” career, Scott sneaks off to Washington, DC, seeking guidance from a famous psychologist who claims to know the secret to success.
He never expects an adventure to unfold. But that’s what Scott gets when he meets Fiora Buchanan, a ballsy college student whose life ambition is to write crossword puzzles. When the bicycle she lends him gets Scott into a high-speed chase, he knows he’s in for the ride of his life.
Soon, Scott finds himself sneaking into bars, attempting to pick up girls at the National Zoo, and even giving the crossword thing a try—all while opening his eyes to fundamental truths about who he is and who he wants to be.
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