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Dead Poets Society
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Book Brief
166
Novel • Fiction
Vermont • 1950s
1989
YA
13-18 years
Super Short Summary
N. H. Kleinbaum’s Dead Poets Society follows a group of boys at the strict Welton Academy, whose lives change when their new English teacher, Mr. Keating, inspires them to "seize the day" and pursue their passions through unconventional teaching methods. The boys revive the secret "Dead Poets Society," discovering their own voices and aspirations in the process. This book includes references to death by suicide and sexual assault.
Inspirational
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Melancholic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
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.
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.
127,398 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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166
Novel • Fiction
Vermont • 1950s
1989
YA
13-18 years
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