Gene and Phineas’ friendship survives the events by the river, but it’s clear that the power dynamics, though not shifted, have changed. The darkness is so subtle that you almost can’t tell it’s there. I had such a good time reading this book and believe it’s an American classic for a reason. In a clouded moment of jealousy and frustration, Gene makes a decision that betrays his friendship with Phineas and burdens him with a secret guilt that he is forced to carry. He’s charming, athletic, and universally loved, all things Gene is not, and Gene can seldom resist him. Finny, the undisputed leader of their duo, holds a strong influence over Gene. That summer Gene and his best friend Phineas become closer than ever. The story begins with Gene, a man in his thirties reflecting on his time at a New Hampshire all-boys boarding school in the midst of World War II, seeking forgiveness for the role he played in the tragic event that occurred the summer before his senior year. A friend who knows how much I enjoy dark academia recommended me this book, and I was sold instantly.
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