Coming-of-Age Novel?

Question

for a bright 18-year-old boy? Thanks!

Answer 1

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

I'm 14 and just read it - so it won't be challenging at all for you. I still suggest you read it though, it's great.

Answer 2

How about A SEPARATE PEACE by John Knowles? I would highly, highly suggest it. I read it my sophomore year of high school, and it was the best book that I ever read in high school (and there were many). It's really amazing.

Also, THE CATCHER IN THE RYE by JD Salinger is great. The novel itself is told from the perspective of a 17 year-old male, so it's quite easy to relate to for anyone around that age. I think it's a must-read.

Answer 3

Portrait of the Artist As a Young Man, by James Joyce and The Way of All Flesh by Samuel Butler.  Both great genuine literary classics.

Answer 4

Vision Quest by Terry Davis

John Irving  says "The truest novel about growing up since THE CATCHER IN THE RYE.”

AWARDS:

ALA Best Books for Young Adults

New York Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age

ALA Best Books for Young Adults In the Last Quarter Century