A review by theteaisaddictive
A Separate Peace by John Knowles

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Fellas, is it gay to have a mutual unrecognised crush on your roommate you can only contextualise through the lens of bitter jealously and rivalry, and make an impulsive life-destroying mistake because it’s 1942 and neither of you know what homosexuality is yet?