The Outsiders

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Summary: the outsiders
Review: In the book "The Outsiders", by S.E. Hinton, many of lifes problems are symbolized through the actions of two groups of teenagers; one the Greasers and the other, the Sacs. The story is told by Pony Boy Curtis who belongs to the Greasers , who are placed further down on the pyramid of society. Pony boy reveals to the reader how tough life can get for everyone, and how it truly isn't fair. I am positive that all who read this book will definetly biuld a relationship with its realistic adventures. We have all shared a time when stealing and cheating felt like the only way out and in this book your are brought into the life of those who live this way day to day.It demonstrates the importance of character no matter who you are or where you live. Mainly this book shows the collision of both these groups and how among the many things they argue about there both really going through the same thing. Both sides demonstrate brotherhood and the ability to survive under harsh conditions. This book will attract all ages because not only does it symbolize the hardships we go through in our lives and how we all need to give up so much to get so little back. However, we learn how to be strong and most importantly how to win. For example Pony Boy Curtis tells the reader to "stay gold." these two words show that no matter were we stand or what we beleive , we still share the same sunrise and sunset.

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Summary: Good Book
Review: Before reading this I had no idea about some of the things that some teens go through in life.
I found this book to be very entertaining. It was fun to read and educational at the same time, imagine that, a book that is educational but fun. wow... its the end of the world. The book is told from Ponyboy Curtis's point of view. His parents have died and he lives with his brothers Sody and Darry. These three and their many friends (Dally, Johnny, Two-Bit, and Steve) make up the Greasers, who are a gang in a constant 'war' with the Socs. They battle the Socs, parents, society, other people, amongst themselves, and other teens and young adults. The book is an accurate look on the affects of the life of a teens problems in modern society. It is a well written book and S. E. Hinton really knows how to catch your attention. If you don't have money to buy this book, I suggest you go out and get it from a library. Thanks for taking the time to read this. :-D

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Summary: a book of heros
Review: The outsiders is a good book that has to do with conflicts between two groups, the socs and the greasers. It is kind of violent because the two groups are often fighting. The book is sometimes difficult to follow because there are a lot if different charicters in the book, other than that it is a great book. It is full of action and suspense and I would recomened it to anyone who likes those types of books.

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Summary: High School student
Review: I enjoyed reading 'The Outsiders'. It's a fun book to read and informative aswell. I am not the book type of person, but I read this book like there was no tomarrow (even though i knew there was). The main charicter Ponyboy Curtis lives with his two brothers Soda and Darry. Darry is a tough, dad-like brother while Soda took up the caring mom-like position. The three have good and hard times even though both their parents have died. These three are also part of a gang called the 'Greasers' who are in an ongoing battle with the 'Socs'. Other members of the 'Greasers' are Dally, Two-Bit, and Johnny. This book contains realistic views of the life of teens and how they go through conflicts in school and at home. The book also contains the sort of relationships teens are involved in with friends, enemies, girls or guys, brothers or sisters, and parents. I highly recomend this book to anyone looking for a good one. Thanks for taking the time to read this.

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Summary: WOW (15 year old reader)
Review: I loved this book! Its the best one ive ever read. The characters are unforgetable! I loves ponyboy and johnny. If you liked this book i would suggest reading all her other books to. and there is a movie the outsiders that pretty much follows the book.

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Summary: Amazing story
Review: At first, when we were assigned to read this book in English, I was like...oh great. This looks SO dumb! Ponyboy? What kind of name is THAT?? But after the first three or so chapters, I couldn't put it down! I was supposed to read to Chapter three, but I finished it! This book comes from such a different point of view that I have ever known, and I could still relate to the character.
Ponyboy is sensitive, but tries to hide it, because they're greasers, and have got to be tough, like the other kids in his gang. They smoke, cuss, and are still great friends with one another. The socs are mean, meaner than the greasers, even. One night, though, something awful happends, and the book just keeps getting better and better.
I would reccomend this book to ALL kids over eleven or twelve, because some of the material might not be that great for kids under that age. This book teaches us that no matter what a person looks like, they have a heart and feelings too, and we should always consider that before we judge a person.

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Summary: The Outsiders
Review: I liked the book ''The Outsiders'' because it talked about different classes going through different things in life. I also liked the book because it also told you that your friends could be your family. I would recommened this book for all ages because everybody go through different things in life.

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Summary: Outsiders
Review: The Outsiders was a very good book. What I enjoyed about this book was that the way it tells about how kids lived back then and it's similiar to the way some kids live today. I would recomnend this book because you can learn about the negative things these kids did and keep away from thoses things.

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Summary: The Outsiders
Review: The Outsiders is about a group of boys that live on the wrong side of the tracks. These boys are known as greasers because of their rough tough looks and attitudes. This gets them into a lot of trouble with the police and the Soc's. As the main character would have explained Soc's are nothing but white trash with Madras and Mustangs, by the end he figured different. There are rumbles, murders, robberies, and runaways so this book is really exciting.
Many of the things that go on in this book don't typically happen these days. Sure some of them do but it is not a thing you hear about on a day-to-day basis. There are few things I can personally relate to in this book, but there are many things I am able to understand that the characters are going through throughout the entire book. The three main characters in the book are Darry, Sodapop, and Ponyboy. They are all brothers. There are some characteristics of Darry's that I share. Darry has a lot of muscle and brains just like I do. He can also be rather cold at times, but once in a while he is affectionate.
This was a very good book. This book is one that everyone should read at least once. There is at least one character that everyone will in some way feel close to whether it is because they act alike or because they have the same personality. You will find a character that you can identify with.The thing I liked most about this book is that there is a lot of action and if you read this book you will know what I am talking about.
I would definitely recommend this book to anybody that enjoys a good action book and a good story. I give this book a 9 out of 10 stars on all levels. You need to read this book to know what I am talking about, so just read it.

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Summary: Book Review
Review: The story of The Outsiders is about a rival gang between the Socs and the Greasers. The Socs are rich kid gangs that hate the Greasers who are less well off, for no particular reason. The story tells about gang members Ponnyboy, Johnnycake, and Dally. Ponnyboy and Johnnycake are the youngest members of the Greasers gang Dally is a mean, crude person who gets in a lot of fights and trouble; in fact, he lives for it. Soda, Ponnyboy's brother is high on life and gets into fights for the fun of it. Darry, Pohnnyboy's oldest brother, is a hard tough person who tries to be both a father and a big brother to his two younger brothers.
It is easy for readers to relate to the characters in The Outsiders because they seem like real people. Soda stands out to me because I enjoy life just like Soda does. Ponyboy describes Soda as a person that gets drunk on life. He lives for drag racing and dancing and gets drunk on life without ever touching a beer. In many ways, Soda leads the life I'd like to have. Ponnyboy is another character that comes easily to life in the book. I understand just how Pohnnyboy feels about the loss of his parents because my dad left my mother. Ponnyboy often daydreams about the times when his family was together. He remembers his mom's chocolate cakes and his dad's kidding. Then suddenly reality hits. I would often daydream about how life was better befor mom and dad were fighting. Then reality would snap me back. These are some of the ways this book was real for me.
I think this book is excellent and provides credible portrayal of city gang life. My favorite part of the book was the bonding that came about as a result of the deaths of some of the gang members. They begin to give more appreciation and commitment to each other's needs. I also liked the part where Cherry the Soc cheerleader begins to understand why the Greasers act the way they do.
I would recommend this book to young readers. Many young people who are in gangs today will find many things in common with the Greasers. There is a lesson here for everyone.