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A review by emmabeckman
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
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There were a few outdated references that would probably be considered offensive today, but I think that can still invite conversation for younger readers just as much as any other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").
There were a few outdated references that would probably be considered offensive today, but I think that can still invite conversation for younger readers just as much as any other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").