A Separate Peace by John Knowles

A Separate Peace

John Knowles with Scott Snively (Narrator)

6 hours, 8 minutes first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Devon School, an exclusive prep school for boys in New Hampshire, is a world unto itself. But it’s the summer of 1942, and the massive thundercloud of World War II threatens the school’s peaceful environment. Paralleling the war, where enemies rea...

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Moods

reflective 70%
emotional 68%
sad 55%
dark 35%
challenging 19%
tense 19%
adventurous 16%
funny 10%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 37%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 36% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.43

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