The Outsiders by SE Hinton
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Book Reviews of The Outsiders
Book Review: The Outsiders book review
Summary: 5 Stars
Things don't turn out quite as Ponyboy wanted when waking home from the movies. The rival gang, the Socs, jump him. But of course Ponyboy's brothers Darry and Sodapop are there to save the day. Throughout The Outsiders Ponyboy will run into trouble with his fellow Greaser friends and without the help from his brothers will have to survive at his own will. What Ponyboy does not know is that he will get into a suspenseful situation that will put his and his friends lives in danger as well as keeping his family together.
The Outsiders is a one of a kind book that all ages can enjoy. I have read this book a while ago and was my favorite book and is still my favorite piece of literature. I believe the reason for my liking of the book is that it is action packed and full of suspense. Once you pick up The Outsiders you will not be able to put it down, for you will want to find out what happens next. One quote from the book that will make you eager to keep reading is on page 75. "We could take whatever was coming now". I strongly encourage you to read this book because it is fun, enjoyable, eye raising, and may even leave you in tears.
Book Review: The Outsiders are In!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've seen the movie a dozen times. I was Ponyboy's age when it came out, but I had never read the book. I wondered how a 15 year old could write something so well it would be considered for the "big screen". Well, it's now years later and I just read the book, and now I have my answer. S.E. Hinton sheds light upon differences not only in classes at school but social classes as well with her well written story. Even though I am in my thirties now I can still relate to it all as if I was young again. A major thing I learned as I've become older is no matter what kind of clothes we wear, songs we sing, or crowd we run with, we're not that different from one another even if we do appear to be. If you're young and want to give this book a try, please do and read it with an open mind and heart. Although we might not ever think of putting grease in our hair these days the message should still be a valid one that Ms. Hinton delivers: Stay Gold!Book Review: An AMAZING book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first read 'The Outsiders' nine years ago, and it is still my favorite book to this day! The characters are so well developed and seem so real, it almost feels like you know them! It's about a young, intelligent boy stuck in the "bad" part of town and feeling somewhat like he doesn't belong. The issues this book deals with are true and any teen can relate to. I absolutely urge you to go out and buy this book because it is that wonderful. I have tried unsuccessfully to find a book as spell-binding as the outsiders but to no avail have not. I also urge you to check out the rest of S.E. Hinton's novels such as "Tex" and "Rumble Fish". She is an amazing writer, my favorite to be honest, and the only flaw I can find in her is that she hasn't written enough books! I strongly urge you to read the outsiders because trust me, you will love it!Book Review: The vintage gold standard of the adolescent coming-of-age novel
Summary: 5 Stars
The story was written more than 40 years ago. The author was but 16 years old at the time. But this story is still the quintessential adolescent coming-of-age novel, a story that essentially introduced the genre as we know it today.
And it still holds its place at the top of the genre. A worthy read for adolescents and those parents that might need a refresher on the workings of the adolescent mind - maybe a quick view back into their perspective on the world. (Although the parents of today's adolescent generation probably read this book when they were adolescents.)
Anyone who hasn't read this book has missed out on a classic, and those who have read it would do well to reacquaint themselves. Quick read and worth the time.
Book Review: The Outsiders
Summary: 5 Stars
I first read this book in junior high for an English class of all classes. At this period of my life, I was going through a lot of teenage angst and emotions. When I started to read this book, it profoundly effected my life. The main character, Ponyboy Curtis represented how I felt when I was in junior high. I could empathize with the emotional turmoil that character was going through. I loved this book and till this day, love it. I highly recommend this book not only because it is thoroughly enjoyable, it also dealt with the emotions that teenagers go through whether they are a greaser or a social.