The Outsiders

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Summary: The Outsiders
Review: The outsiders was a great book. The suspense kept you hanging. I couldn't put it down. We are reading the outsiders in literature class.

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Summary: Most profound
Review: I know I am a little older than most of the people just reading this book. I have actually chosen this book to do a sociology report for my university. Not only is this book intriguing to the younger generation, it shows extreme longevity in diversity between rich and poor, young and old. An all around fantastic book that I believe should be read by anyone old enough to understand the truth and logic behind this story. Though it is a story this happens to occur and take place on an everyday basis, at every school world wide. If you don't think it does in your own school maybe you should take a look at yourself and see if it is not you who is making it hard for someone else to live their life to the fullest. On a lighter note, I read this book for the first time when I was 11, I read it so much that the pages started to fall out, that is the time when I finally broke down and realized that I could not live with out this book following me through my many transfers in the military as every time I read it, it takes me back to that time in my life that I will always remember as tumultous and amazing. Life is hard, but remember it could always be worse.

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Summary: Amazing
Review: This is the most amazing book I have ever read. I feel like I know each charactor personally because each one is so well described and had such a significant part in the book. I can relate each charactor so well, but especially Dally. I can read this book five times through and still cry. This book reaches out to me, and sooo many of my friends have gotten hooket on it, too. The Outsiders is an example how boys can be sensitive, but still be tough. And it gives a great example of how friends can be closer to you than family. If I had to choose one book to read over and over again, this would be it.

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Summary: I Just cant stop reading it!!!!!!
Review: I am in Jumior High and I absolutely LOVED this book. The suspense made you never put it down! I felt that the author S.E. Hinton made me feel and love the characters in the book. She really brought the book to life. The book really described each and every character so it as like you knew them. I would rcemend this book to anyone.

My favorite characters were Soda Pop- because i felt like he was a real nice brother and very understanding.

And i loved Darry- because he was the fatherly figure but no one REALLY understood him.

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Summary: A Touching Story
Review: I loved this book, I'm in Jr. High, and this book was listed on our summer reading list. To tell you the truth I didn't really expect much from this short book, but was I ever wrong! I loved this book and finished it in a day. It was very sweet. I laughed, I cried, but it was a book with many different moods. It's a real page tuner. And it's amazing!

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Summary: Hmmmm, I'll grab that!
Review: That's what I thought when I saw my daughter reading this classic for an English assignment. I've read this book too many times to remember so, I read it yet again the minute she left the house! An all time classic which will always be a part of a schools reading list in my opinion. This tale is about a group of teenagers who are growing up in less than perfect conditions. The story is narrated by 'Ponyboy' who feels there are only two groups of people in the world. Soc's and Greasers which he is. He tells a tale that leaves you teary eyed. Mum's, if you kids bring this book home from school and you've never read it, grab it!

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Summary: Unbelievable
Review: This was the first book I'd ever read by S.E. Hinton, and I was not disappointed. What amazes me the most is how she can get into the mind of Ponyboy, a rebel who runs away to an abandoned church. This book tells the truth, it gives you an example of how teens can be influenced without a caring parental figure. It also deals with prejudice which is still alive in today's society, and one the main media aspects of today, guns. You will not be able to put this down.

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Summary: Still Relevant To Kids Today
Review: Like many other people, I had to read The Outsiders by S.E Hinton for my English Class. I loved it. The narrator, observant but quiet Ponyboy Curtis, tells us that he loves to read books, and often compares things in his life to things he has read about. At the beginning of the novel, Ponyboy has a very shallow perception of the rich West-Side Socs on the other side of town. But as the story progresses he gains more and more perspective on friendship, brotherhood, and life in general. I've seen this concept of growing up so much in many other novels, but never has it been portrayed so uniquely and poignantly as in The Outsiders. As the dust of the storm finally settles, Ponyboy is able to remember the past fourteen days without pain and decides to tell others about it to prevent them from making the same mistakes. This was my favorite part of the story. The literary character of Ponyboy Curtis has inspired me to read more, but none will ever be as good as The Outsiders.

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Summary: A book you have to read
Review: The Outsiders is a book that I think everyone has to read in their life. I love it. I think the charactors are wonderful, and Ponyboy(the main guy) is so life like, he could be your best friend. I think S.E. Hinton's plot was awsome. It is a book that you would want to read over again and again. I know I have read it about five times. I could go on for ever. Over all, I love this book!

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Summary: loved it
Review: The Outsiders was the second book I read by S.E. Hinton. The first was Rumble Fish, which I hated. I had to read the Outsiders for school, and I dreaded having to read another S.E. Hinton novel. I read it not expecting any enjoyment. Well, I was wrong. I read it in one day because I couldn't stop. The story was engaging, and I cared about the characters. I kept telling myself that I would stop at the end of the chapter I was reading, but I would just keep reading. I wanted to slow down to savor the moments and give them some thought, but I was too caught up in the story. The book has some very emotional moments that I didn't realize until I felt the tears on my own face. I rarely cry at movies or reading a book. I thought Titanic belonged in the comedy genre. Usually I would just sit back and think, 'well that was touching', and go back reading dry-eyed.

My favorite character was Dallas Winston. He was one of the greasers. Strangely, he was the one I understood the most. His actions in the book made sense to me.

The Outsiders was a great book, and I loved it. I recommend it to everyone.