Reviews

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

isabel_inspace's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

blairbear13's review against another edition

3.0

3.75 ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

emmrose's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

gatonolivro's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

emmabeckman's review against another edition

4.0

Wow this was low-key almost a 5-star book for me. I don't really know what to put my finger on for why, but it was just all-around so wonderful! I really liked the writing style and the way the story was told. I liked the plot (I had seen the movie so I remembered some of it ahead of time). I feel like Ponyboy's narration really encapsulates the idea that you'll do anything for the people you're close to, but you don't really know WHY you're doing it all the time. I think this story also explores guilt in a way that is really good for teenagers, even if they aren't going around with knives and guns in their pockets. (Also, we love young Patrick Swayze as Darry.)

There were a few outdated references that would probably be considered offensive today, but I think that can still invite conversation for younger readers just as much as any other theme in the book (as long as it is not glazed over as being "okay").

sunsetsandstories's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

marshcooke1's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

shawniejo's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

4.5

gabriellaashlin's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring

5.0

sharkgirlsam's review against another edition

emotional inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0