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sarahkivinen's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
elenap's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5
This is probably a no-brainer if you live in the US as most of you had to read this for school, but The Outsiders is not a well-known book in the rest of the world.
That being said, I am so glad I found out about it and picked it up. This was so unexpectedly good. Such a fast read, great characters - a simple yet poignant coming of age story. It really felt like I was in the head of a soft-hearted teenage boy and I didn’t think I will get so sad by reading a small novel such as this. And absolutely loved the ending, a full circle moment.
Almost as short as Of Mice and Men, it also manages to convey a bucketful of feelings and sadness for the ones society tends to leave behind. Luckily, this one ends on a slightly more hopeful note.
Read it if you haven’t, I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
That being said, I am so glad I found out about it and picked it up. This was so unexpectedly good. Such a fast read, great characters - a simple yet poignant coming of age story. It really felt like I was in the head of a soft-hearted teenage boy and I didn’t think I will get so sad by reading a small novel such as this. And absolutely loved the ending, a full circle moment.
Almost as short as Of Mice and Men, it also manages to convey a bucketful of feelings and sadness for the ones society tends to leave behind. Luckily, this one ends on a slightly more hopeful note.
Read it if you haven’t, I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
bananapeppers's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
i get why middle schoolers reading this like it, but i really didn’t care for any of the characters or what was going on.
tiller's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I enjoyed taking this in, even if it is EXTREMELY “A Very Special Episode” energy.
Also low key dying every time the characters say “do a weed”
Also low key dying every time the characters say “do a weed”
somebread14's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
octophile's review against another edition
3.0
I wish I'd read this book in middle school! It was alright now but I absolutely would have loved it then.
booksarebetter's review against another edition
5.0
This is my fifth reread. Every few years of read this book again and fall in love with Ponyboy and all the rest. I adore this book. 5 ⭐.
readtheroom1992's review against another edition
5.0
Instantly one of my favorite books of all time. Susan masterfully created characters with depth and emotionality. I was able to relate with the characters and truly care about their well-being. My favorite characters were Soda, Johnny and Pony but all of the characters were relatable. I want to share this novel with my brothers but I think they are too young for now. I love how Pony was contemplative and self aware, more mature than teens get credit for. Such a classic YA novel.