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A Separate Peace by John Knowles
3.0
reflective medium-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

 
This is a classic I never read, read now to fulfill the September prompt of a reading challenge I am definitely NOT on track to finish, "a YA or banned book". Consumed on my kindle. 

I don't have a whole lot to say about this one, may have been more interesting to dissect in a school-setting, as I know it's often taught, but was an engaging enough story. A slice-of-life tale of two characters coming of age in WWII America, on the precipice of being old enough to be drafted, which I did think was a unique perspective to explore. 

Not sure who I'd recommend to, but wouldn't dissuade.