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

That Was Then, This is Now

S.E. Hinton

159 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Another classic from the author of the internationally bestselling The OutsidersContinue celebrating 50 years of The Outsiders by reading this companion novel. That Was Then, This is Now is S. E. Hinton's moving portrait of the bond between best f...

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Moods

emotional 80%
sad 61%
reflective 56%
dark 42%
tense 33%
challenging 21%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 8%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 43%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 40% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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