A Separate Peace

Set at a New England boarding school during World War II, this classic novel follows the complex friendship between Gene Forrester and his charismatic roommate Phineas (Finny). The story explores themes of jealousy, guilt, and the loss of innocence as Gene grapples with his complicated feelings toward Finny and a tragic incident that changes their lives forever. The novel delves deeply into male friendship, the psychological effects of war, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood during a turbulent historical period.