53 pages 1 hour read

N. H. Kleinbaum

Dead Poets Society

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1989

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Reviews & Readership

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N. H. Kleinbaum's Dead Poets Society evokes strong emotional responses with its exploration of individuality and nonconformity. Readers praise its inspirational themes and relatable characters. Criticisms include its predictability and occasional lack of depth compared to the film. Overall, it is a compelling, if somewhat conventional, read.

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Who Should Read Dead Poets Society?

Readers who would enjoy Dead Poets Society by N. H. Kleinbaum typically appreciate themes of individuality, rebellion against conformity, and the transformative power of literature. Fans of books like The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger or A Separate Peace by John Knowles may find this novel particularly engaging.

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Reading Age

13-18years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Drama / Tragedy
Themes
Values/Ideas: Literature
Values/Ideas: Art
Values/Ideas: Beauty
Topics
Education