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evergreene920's review against another edition
5.0
It’s a classic for a reason. I haven’t read this since 7th grade, and I enjoyed it even more now.
mads_6375's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
emilyling19's review against another edition
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
3.0
havanaxo's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
ltyson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
beccarap1's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.25
chellareads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
It's been a long time since I've seen the film, but it was always a favourite. Turns out the Francis Ford Coppola adaptation is incredibly faithful to the book so it was like watching the film again. The cast was so perfect that I could see them in every scene.
The novel goes on a bit longer than the film to include the court day and a moment of resolution for the brothers. Also Cherry doesn't feature much compared to the film.
I don't know how this was received at the time, but I'm guessing the lives of poor kids from the wrong side of the tracks didn't usually feature in literature back then.
It feels like an authentic insight into those lives. It's so sad and poignant with really great characters.
I'm not surprised it's the bestselling YA of all time, probably helped by being on school reading lists across the USA.
Written before YA was created as a marketing term, this novel happily sits between Rebel Without a Cause and Catcher in the Rye as a window into teenage angst and survival against the odds.
The novel goes on a bit longer than the film to include the court day and a moment of resolution for the brothers. Also Cherry doesn't feature much compared to the film.
I don't know how this was received at the time, but I'm guessing the lives of poor kids from the wrong side of the tracks didn't usually feature in literature back then.
It feels like an authentic insight into those lives. It's so sad and poignant with really great characters.
I'm not surprised it's the bestselling YA of all time, probably helped by being on school reading lists across the USA.
Written before YA was created as a marketing term, this novel happily sits between Rebel Without a Cause and Catcher in the Rye as a window into teenage angst and survival against the odds.