The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

The Outsiders

S.E. Hinton

180 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics young adult adventurous emotional sad fast-paced
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Description

Three brothers struggle to stay together after their parents' death, as they search for an identity among the conflicting values of their adolescent society in which they find themselves outsiders.

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Moods

emotional 85%
sad 62%
adventurous 48%
reflective 45%
dark 33%
tense 33%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 24%
challenging 19%
funny 14%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 42%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 45% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.05

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