'The Sophomore by Barry Spacks is that rare beast: a clever, sophisticated novel that is very, very funny.
Harry Zissel is 22 years old, a college sophomore who plans to be a major writer. His girlfriend Miriam announces she's pregnant. Harry fears he'll end up a married wage-slave, just like his old buddy Arthur Thompson. Leaving his apartment to get breakfast, Harry decides instead to hit the road. Can he live the American dream of starting afresh?