Asphalt Smells Like Mint

Dan came from Russia to Chicago to study at the university. His parents carefully chose a career for him as a lawyer and paid for his education. The semester is going on as usual: the 19-year-old guy attends classes, makes new acquaintances, falls in love. It seems that everything is perfect from the outside, but cornered by his parents' expectations, Dan is not living his own life. He is stuck in thought and stands on the brink of a precipice — one wrong move will lead to disaster. The book shows the moment of painful and inevitable transition to adulthood.

The main challenge Dan throws at his family and himself.

Is it necessary to meet someone else's expectations? And how to find one's own path?