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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
This was required reading for me in high school and, as a result, I don't think I read any of it. I hated my 10th grade English class, and since this book was associated with that class, I hated this book.
I decided to seriously read it now, at 27, and I have to say that this book is a masterpiece. Great literature is used and abused in high school (not necessarily the fault of teachers). Time and maturity bring these brilliant works into light.
I decided to seriously read it now, at 27, and I have to say that this book is a masterpiece. Great literature is used and abused in high school (not necessarily the fault of teachers). Time and maturity bring these brilliant works into light.
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I chose to interpret mostly everything in this book as queer angst
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is defiantly a classic. I did not love it in high school, but I am glad I re read it. My high school, teacher really wanted me to see one particular thing, and I got to say I still do not see it.
Gene and his best friend are in a boarding school in New England during World War Two. They talk about the war, school, and the Olympics that will not happen. A glimpse into real life during 1941.
Gene and his best friend are in a boarding school in New England during World War Two. They talk about the war, school, and the Olympics that will not happen. A glimpse into real life during 1941.
I can see why this is a classic, yet I feel the book foregoes in-depth exploration of Gene's motivations. Deep down he's a very dark dude who caused a lot of bad shit to happen and it was just...like...sure, that's how boys were back then. Let the lad alone. I love how it's written, and I felt everything I needed to feel, but I'm left a little cold by it.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Beautifully written story where every sentence feels intentional and challenges you to think without it feeling super pretentious. Every aspect of this story ties to the themes of lost innocence
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced