The novel is a comedic and poignant exploration of the intense and complex relationship between a young man and his overbearing mother. The story follows the protagonist as he grapples with the challenges of adolescence, the pressures of college admissions, and the pursuit of his individual identity, all under the watchful and often smothering affection of his mother. Her relentless involvement in every facet of his life leads to a series of humorous and uncomfortable situations, revealing the universal themes of familial love, the struggle for independence, and the often fraught dynamic between parents and their growing children.

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