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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Ponyboy can count on his brothers, and on his friends, but not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is beating up "greasers". Then one night, someone takes things too far.

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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 54%
medium 42%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 44% | 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: 26% | 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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