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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
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
ynit_g'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
alexis_mai's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Medical content, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood and Alcohol
saltair_andtherust_onyourdoor's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicide and Grief
stormzx'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
0/5 💧
one of the only books i read in school that i actually enjoyed. very reflective.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Murder and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Car accident
michaelion's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
It really does feel like it was written by a teenager in the best way. If you're not a teenager you know what I mean. It also makes me understand the whole "He was written by a woman" trend that was happening a few months back. Men don't give this level of attention to detail to other men, unless they are fruity.
I sympathize less with them because they're white. If they weren't white? 5 stars. If they weren't white and were gay? This would be the greatest book to ever hit the shelves. However, despite them being not gay and not people of color... the book is still iconic.
I'm itching to look at the fics for this on AO3.
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Blood and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Racial slurs, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
milcahh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Racial slurs and Vomit
smol_bunny'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
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Alcohol
yappadee's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Medical content and Alcohol