theloosepage 's review for:

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

4.5

adventurous emotional fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I love this book so much. I first read it probably 20 years ago, and while my relationship with it has changed over time, I always find something meaningful in it. My biggest criticisms are the general lack of female characters (Cherry is wonderful and I wish we saw more of her) and the very fast pace of the book, but that's mostly because I love these characters and just want to slow down and spend more time with them.