Gigolo

"Gigolo" by Edna Ferber is a story about a young man named Nick, who works in a garage and seems to effortlessly attract the attention of many women. Living in a time when society was changing after World War I, Nick enjoys his freedom and doesn't seem interested in settling down with any of them, despite their offers. The story looks at what it means to be a man, how society expects people to act, and the exciting possibility of living life on one's own terms as Nick navigates these relationships and tries to find his own happiness.