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Oct. 17, 2016
When a third3rd year Shady Dealer reporter goes to interview American historian and Dean of the College at the University of Chicago, John W. Boyer, he encounters a man who is dashing, debonair, and disarming. The callow, wholesome student is shocked to realize he desires the Dean, and, despite the Professor’s dedication to freedom of expression, finds himself at a loss for words. Rendered Ppowerless by over the pupil’s feigned quirkiness, crushed spirits, and below average GPA, Boyer admits he too has yearnings— but refuses to act on them until the undergraduate finishes reading The University of Chicago: A History.
Taken aback, yet enthralled by Boyer’s singular academic tastes, the third thir3rd year student is hesitant. For all his outward values of forward thinking—his emphasis on rigorous debate, academic enlightenment, and open discourse—Boyer is a man shrouded by secrets. When the pair sets off on their roller coaster ride of an affair, the boy uncovers Dean Boyer’s hidden life and learns the true reason there are no safe spaces at the University of Chicago.
This book is intended for mature audiences (but this isn’ not a trigger warning).
SELECTED PASSAGES FROM THE BOOK
“When he first removes his pants, I am in awe.
‘’Your endowment,‘’ I whisper, ‘‘it’s so… large.’‘
‘‘$7.5 billion, babe,’ he says smugly, ‘but who’s counting?’” (p. 69)
“His arms engulf me and I feel defenseless. ‘I hope you’re into pain. I hope you like to have your spirits broken and your body pushed to complete surrender.’ My cheeks turn the color of the flags outside the bookstore. ‘Why else would I have chosen UChicago?’” (p. 169)
“He pushes me down onto the bed and looks at me with those sexy eyes. He looks so distinguished with those big, round glasses.
‘Ride me,’ I say, ‘ride me like you ride your bicycle.’” (p. 269)
“I’m quiet for a while as he fondles me. Then, he says it. Those words I’ve been waiting to hear since we started seeing each other.
‘You made Dean’s List this quarter.’
My rod rises faster than our US News & World Report Ranking.” (p.369)
“I’m quiet for a while as he fondles me. Then, he says it. Those words I’ve been waiting to hear since we started seeing each other.
‘You made Dean’s List this quarter.’
My rod rises faster than our US News & World Report Ranking.” (p. 369).
“As we lay panting in bed, the ambiance is broken by the vibration of my cell phone. ‘I’ve got to take this call,’ I sigh, ‘it’s my father.’‘That’s okay,’ he responds, ‘he can still be your father, as long as you know that I’m your only Daddy.’” (p. 469)
“He watches as I turn the pages of my micro-economics textbook.
‘Why so stressed?’ he inquires.
‘I have a final in 2 hours,’ I answer, looking up for a brief moment.
He steps closer.
‘Well,’ he says, ‘your GPA isn’t the only thing going down on you tonight.” (p. 569)
“He pulls me close and whispers in my ear.
‘Now, I warned you things at this school were gonna cause great discomfort.’
I gulp.
‘My dick is one of them.’” (p.669)
