wA Separate Peace by John Knowles is a classic coming-of-age novel set at an all-boys boarding school during World War II. The story follows the friendship and rivalry between two boys, Gene Forrester and Phineas (Finny).
As the boys deal with the pressures of adolescence and the looming war, Gene’s envy and insecurity lead to a tragic accident that changes their lives forever. The novel explores themes of innocence, guilt, and the loss of youth.
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