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Summary: A deep message
Review: A Separate Peace is a book with a deep message for all the people about the real meaning of friendship, values and consequences of the World War II in American teenagers. It is easy to read, because Knowles places the time and settings with a particularity as he knows how to do.It is sad and dramatic story, however you learn the real meaning of FORGIVENESS with Finny and Gene friendship. We really recommend the book, but it is necessary to get time and patience for a good comprehension of the message that Knowles wants to transmit it. Give a chance and create your own opinion about the book. We give it four stars, thanks Mr. DeMaria!
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Summary: Take another look, when you grow up
Review: A Seperate Peace is often required reading for young adults in High School. I find that most students cannot appreciate the nature of fear and the process of adolescence, when they are in the midst of it themselves. John Knowles defines the power of forgivness and the pain of never being able to go back again. It is well worth revisiting, if for no other reason than to see how much you've grown since High School.
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Summary: Excellent - Spectacular - A real tear-drainer
Review: A true example of real friendship, life and happiness.
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Summary: CAPTIVATING!!!!!!!!
Review: I absolutely LOVED this book. Its setting was perfect and the story was realistic and beautifully told. Knowles captures his characters' attitudes perfectly and makes them as realistic as you and me. I think the best part about it is that you can actually see this happening and feel what the characters are going through. I just recently finished my U.S History text book and the whole World War 1 aspect portrayed in this book was beautifully depicted. I think I know now more than I could have ever imagined about both what I think and can now understand the way other people think also. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
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Summary: A Separate Peace is a great piece of literature
Review: i had to read a Separate Peace back in high school as a summer reading assignment. i really didn't grasp it, or appreciate it, at the time. now, some 15 years later, i picked it up again and cherished every word in it. i finished reading it two nights ago and i'm still thinking about it. i think it is a great read for anyone, and particularly, for anyone who is looking for a beautiful escape from the boredom of television.
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Summary: the book was nothing special
Review: I had to read the book for a summer reading assignment. It was an ok book, but there really wasn't a major point to it. The whole story was about how Gene was envious of Finny, and what he did and how he feels about it now. If you have to read it, make sure to have the cliffs notes for it.
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Summary: One of the best books I've ever read. Deeply moving.
Review: I read A Separate Peace when I was in eigth grade. It touched me then, and now -- nearly twenty years later -- it is still one of my annual reads. The characters of Gene and Phineas are so well-developed that you feel you know these two boys and the special relationship they share. Despite the terrible thing Gene does to Finny, it is virtually impossible to dislike Gene, just as it is impossible to dislike Finny. If you're looking for cars exploding, guns blazing, and curse words every other page, the book is not for you. However, if you're trying to take a realistic peek into the workings of the adolescent male mind in 1942, then you would not want to miss this book. It is truly tragic, and I recall twenty years ago that when I read the words, "Your friend is dead" from the novel, I had to put it down and did not read the last few pages for nearly two weeks. It's a sensitive subject addressed in a sensitive manner.
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Summary: Well written but puts me to sleep.
Review: I think that James Knowles did a wonderful job of writing this novel, but it PUTS ME TO SLEEP. I had to read this book of a twisted friendship for English class, and hated every minute of it. I sugguest you read a diffrent book.
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Summary: Could the book be anymore boring???
Review: I was assigned this book as a summer reading assignment for my AP English IV class. I can honestly say it is one of the worst books I have ever read. It was depressing and pointless from beginning to end!!! If you are assigned this book, and God knows why would you want to read it at free will, buy the "Cliff Notes". Besides, what kinda of a name is Phineas anyway???
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Summary: The life and times of a preppie.
Review: I've read Tolstoy. I've read Dickens. I've read Hemingway. I remember liking them and hating this. Maybe I missed something but there was nothing of interest in the book.
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