Separate Peace

Separate Peace

by John Knowles

Scribner · 2003 · 208 pages

At an elite New England boarding school during WWII, a gifted but insecure student grapples with jealousy and resentment towards his charismatic, athletic best friend. As the world outside descends into conflict, the intense, fraught bond between the two boys unravels with devastating consequences. This coming-of-age story is a profound exploration of youthful ambition, betrayal, and the loss of innocence.

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