Peace Breaks Out by John Knowles

Peace Breaks Out

John Knowles

178 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult reflective slow-paced

Description

Pete is a sensitive, handsome young war hero. Wexford is a defiant, scheming troublemaker. Their lives collide in the uneasy days of peace after World War II as senior year at the Devon School changes from a time of friendships into a stunning dra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
dark 66%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Average rating

3.45

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