The Dead Good Poets Society: The Book

by David Bateman (Editor)

Genres: Poetry, Classics

128 pages, Paperback

Published September 30, 2005

About the author

David Bateman is a spoken word poet and performance artist based in Toronto. His most recent performances, A Brief History of White Virgins or The Night Freddy Kissed Me, and What’s It Like? were presented in Vancouver, Peterborough, Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto during the winter of 2009. He teaches drama, literature, and creative writing at a variety of Canadian post-secondary institutions.

Reviews

[Clara Andersen · Rating 4 out of 5]

yessss. so excited to watch the movie

[Thays Barreto · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great and beautiful story, it highlights the need for us to see the beauty in the world around and in our lives. It also highlights how important it is for us to save time for the things and people we love, pursue our dreams, and never lose that sparkle in our eyes. The book is filled with several quotes to save for life and reassess whenever we feel the need to.

[Sophie Dungey · Rating 3 out of 5]

not the personal favourite as the ending was too sad and unnecessary in my opinion

[Abby_3826 · Rating 5 out of 5]

my all time favourite book

[Zainab Siddiqui · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never knew I could change my *favourite book" from Khaled hoesseni's collection to this masterpiece.
though there are a lot of opinions on as to why this book shouldn't exist but imo I think this is the most perfect piece of literature to ever exist. I still remember how I started reading this book. I was feeling a little under the weather and wanted to read something cozy, something enlightening to take all my sadness away, to make me feel like whatever I'm doing is worth spending time. I wanted to read something that's far from the usual hassle of this life and luckily I came across this book. I always wanted to watch it's movie and after knowing it has a book too(not knowing movie came first) I started reading it. If I write how this book is about few boys and the change in their life after their new English teacher starts teaching then it'd be a disgrace to this book, the author, my existence as a reader and it'd be unfair to all the readers out there.
it's about life. (I'm astonished how this three word sentence carry such deep meaning within it). I kid you not if I say I actually started living my life a Little differently after reading this. CARPE DIEM. I don't think I'll ever be able to do anything with my life without actually saying this. it's become my Kalma to recite before doing anything in my life. I think now that I've read this book I can die in peace.

[Rebeca Branco · Rating 3 out of 5]

I haven’t watched Dead Poets Society yet, but I decided to read the book first. To my surprise, I assumed the movie was based on the book, but I’ve since learned it might be the other way around, lol.

While reading, I had the impression the book was written in a rush, as if the writer couldn’t wait to finish it. Maybe it’s just the writer’s style, but that’s how it felt to me—especially when Neil’s struggles were unfolding. The narrative lacked depth and felt shallow, leaving me detached from the story.

The characters didn’t help much either. They felt one-dimensional, each with one defining behavior that was repeated over and over. I couldn’t get attached to any of them, which made it harder to fully enjoy the book.

Overall, I’m giving it ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5). The only reason it’s not a 2/5 is because, considering how short the book is, it could have been much worse in terms of depth and character development. However, I loved the overall vibe—it was comforting, even with its flaws.

I’m excited to watch the movie tomorrow and hope it delivers what the book couldn’t. I have a feeling it will, because Mr. Keating seems like the kind of teacher we all wish we had.

[Luiza Martinoja · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gostei, livro muito fofo que traz várias reflexões e passagens legais para guardar pra vida e reler quando precisarmos de uma inspiração “extra”.
Apesar disso ainda tenho algumas críticas. Talvez os problemas se deem pelo livro ser uma adaptação do filme, mas achei ele muito corrido (é um livro curto, então isso pode contribuir para o fato), além de os personagens serem pouco desenvolvidos (unidimensionais).
O final me surpreendeu e frustrou um pouco, achei muito abrupto e não gostei muito do desfecho, mas ele foi bem “vida real”, o que pode ser um ponto positivo para algumas pessoas.

[Aleksandra Woda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story. I had to read it for school and it was actually a book I really enjoyed and I’d recommend it to anyone. It’s a lovely story with a bit of philosophy and heartbreak mixed into it. I forget about many books I read but this one stuck with me. Definitely recommend it as it isn’t even a really long or difficult book. It just wasn’t a 5/5 for me as I like more drama but if I could give it a 4.5 I would. It was really difficult for me to rank it.

[Kylie Sobieszkoda · Rating 5 out of 5]

TDPS was not for people who don’t get emotionally attached to characters I feel like. To really understand the heart aches and breaks within the book, you had to understand the characters. There were bits and pieces I was still missing from some characters, but because the book was written from the movie, I can’t expect any more. Overall a good, emotional, heartfelt story.

[Lkai Dc · Rating 5 out of 5]

I CAN'T REMEMBER WHEN I FINISHED THIS BUT I FINISHED IT LONG AGOOOO. IDK PERHAPS MY PHONE WAS BROKEN THAT TIME. It's a great book highlighting the need for everyone go pause for a while and look into the beauty of humanity— it's nature and true self.

[Martha Doran · Rating 4 out of 5]

What the hell, this was such a sad ending loved the vibes throughout the book and feel in love with the characters and the society, I felt like it could of been a bit longer maybe adding some description of the school itself, love this book so much

[Jiia · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Neil died something inside me twisted.This book is the key to tears and breakdowns

[mavizinha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE THISS SO MUCH

[Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dead inside.

[Lyraa · Rating 5 out of 5]

LITERALLY CHANGED MY LIFE

[Marina Crespillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is pretty much the same as the film and i love the film very much so here

[♡Graceful_lee♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was awesome 😭🫶 Best book to read during the fall so far for me, but I def cried a little at the end.

[Anne Lydolf · Rating 3 out of 5]

A story that leaves a mark. However, to say that the book does a good job of setting the scene and exploring it's characters deeply would sadly be an overstatement.

[Piopsztok · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book. Based on a movie that is also amazing, sad, motivating influencing your life greatly.

[Angelina · Rating 3 out of 5]

a classic

[Miyruu · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars but I'm biased because I loved the movie
The book was bad

[Lena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bodenloses Buch. Man merkt das es ein Buch zum Film ist aber super Charaktere, Tolle Lebensweisheiten. Schreckliches unerwartetes Ende hab Fr geheult aber endlich mal ein gescheiter plottwist den man nicht vorhersehen kann deswegen eine 10/10 auch wenn es vom schreibstil her verschwendetes Potenzial war.

[Eloïse van Deutekom · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really wanted to read this book for a long time. It was hard for me to concentratie on the story at the beginning. But it was worth it!!! It was a really beautiful story. I did not expect the ending with Neil at all. I feel so bad for him and the other guys.

i gave the book 4.5 stars