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That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. Hinton

6 reviews

lrooks98's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

While this is not my first time reading this book (it's the second), it is my first time reading it as an adult. I listened to it immediately after finishing The Outsiders, and while I was moved by it, I can't quite give it a Curtis Brother 5 Stars. So close though. 

This book feels much more mature, both in terms of writing and content, than The Outsiders, and I think that is part of the reason why it stuck me so hard. It's not just a book about growing up, but also a book about growing away from those you love. However, like all of Hinton's books, it does have it's funny moments; I love that I learned the term "a lulu" and can't wait to use it. It is definitely up there in terms of best books I've ever read, and I will absolutely recommend it to everyone. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Drug use

diegolopez's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Gun violence

Moderate: Medical content, Violence, Blood, Racism, and Abandonment

Minor: Death of parent

nicholereads99's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Death, Violence, Drug use, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Death of parent and Domestic abuse

maple_dove's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.75

It was great reading about Ponyboy again :)

I WANT TO CLARIFY THAT HE PLAYS A MINOR ROLE IN THE BOOK

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Racism, and Violence

Moderate: Alcohol

Classism, objectification, underage drinking

hg_'s review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Murder, Grief, Death, and Bullying

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Racism, Racial slurs, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Alcohol and Cursing

addyson_raelynn's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

I love this book. I’ve now read it twice and it’s broken my heart both times. 
This book is about friends Mark and Bryon. They’re like brothers, until they’re not. It’s a story of their relationship through thick and thin. 
It’s emotion, yet funny, it’s cheesy but it’s so REAL. The end always always gets me. 
If you liked the outsider you’ll love this one!! Ponyboy even makes an appearance!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Racism, Alcohol, Gun violence, and Death