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A Separate Peace

By: John Knowles
Narrated by: Scott Snively
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Now a modern classic, this story of two boys' friendship at an exclusive New Hampshire prep school as it parallels the inescapable and escalating atmosphere of World War II, is intense and engaging to the last word.©2003 John Knowles (P)2002 Audio Bookshelf Classics Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Inspiring

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"Snively does an excellent job conveying emotions in scenes of conflict...This is an excellent treatment of a modern classic." ( AudioFile)
Beautifully Written Story • Poignant Coming-of-age • Excellent Character Voices • Vivid Descriptions • Psychological Depth

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I read this book multiple times in high school and college, about 25 years ago, and revisited when students at my school were reading it. I found the story is still captivating and interesting, a relief when other recently revisited classics had lost their luster for me. Knowles' exploration of jealousy set at a prep school at the dawn of WWII still holds relevance today as today's teens struggle with that emotion in the midst of the technology age.

Still good

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Loved it!!

I would definitely read this book again! I recommend this book! The ending was definitely a plot change but overall it was a fantastic book!!😃😃

Great!!

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I am reviewing this on behalf of my 16 year old, who could not get through the printed book and needed to do well on this in order to be allowed to play baseball. The audiobook was more accessible than the written word and he found the story "okay", but his comments were that the writer made little effort to be theatrical in his reading and was extremely slow paced. It was hard for him to stay focused on the story and he would have sped up the reader about double if he had a speed control on his player. Given all that, he did much better than he would have just reading the book on his own and so it was definitely worth the money. At some point I will read it myself and give a 'non 16 year old' review.

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I had to read this in high school and it became my favorite book. This is the first time I have re-read/listened to it and it is still my favorite. I hope you enjoy it as well.

Still My Favorite Book

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it was awesome, I loved all of it the writing was great, so was the story

good book

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It is a journey reading this book you must read it for yourself that is all I can say

Great book

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Young adult angst in a World War II setting. Reminiscent of A Catcher in the Rye.

Feels like a Catcher in the Rye...

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Great book, read this book for school and really enjoyed it. Strongly recommend for anyone who has to read for school or just for enjoyment.

Great book

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This book almost seemed like a prequel of the book I just recently read, Catch 22.

A good comming of age story

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The story was delivered amazingly however, I thought the story itself was very underwhelming and depressing.

Great storytelling, not so great story.

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