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heatherb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Death of parent
shayna_hadassah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Drug use
Moderate: Child abuse, Blood, and Classism
Minor: Death of parent
annalovesbookss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
ruthmoog's review against another edition
5.0
It's a cult classic about friendship, and the futility of rivalry and prejudice.
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Gun violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Racial slurs and Death of parent
anastasiamakes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Violence, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Physical abuse, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Gun violence, Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
g4bby's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Addiction, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
planetshelf's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Suicide, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Eating disorder
shannonnball's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death
Minor: Death of parent
readwithria's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I don’t know what to say about this book that has t already been said. Ponyboy shares his story in such a heart wrenching way that it’s hard to read at times. This book is only 180 pages but it took me almost four days to finish.
I definitely think it’s a classic that’s worth a read! It still feels relevant to today even though it’s 55 years old. It’s outside of my usual genre, but I have no regrets. 4 stars.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent
brassnbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The characters are definitely relatable in some of their experiences so I think that's also why I liked it so much
But the ending where they basically tie it back to the beginning like we were reading Ponyboys essay is the saddest part by far but the best thing because I love when books do that
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent