A Separate Peace by John Knowles

A Separate Peace

John Knowles

fiction classics historical young adult emotional reflective sad medium-paced

208 pages | first published 1959

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An American classic and great bestseller for over thirty years, A Separate Peace is timeless in its description of adolescence during a period when the entire country was losing its innocence to World War II. Nominated as one of America's best-lo...
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Moods

reflective 69%
emotional 65%
sad 53%
dark 36%
tense 21%
challenging 20%
adventurous 16%
funny 10%
mysterious 8%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 41%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.42

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