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Summary: An awsome book
Review: I loved The Outsiders,by SE Hinton. I gave it 4 stars, but not 5 because it doesn't quite reach that bar to be a 5 star book-but it still is very good. I'm an avid reader, and of all of the books we were requiered to read back in Middle School; the Outsiders was my favorite. I know I'm probably in the minority, but I would personally like to see more scenes of the Curtis brothers interacting. I'm pretty sure that SE Hinton has no desire to write a sequel, but I personally wished she would. I also wish we got to learn a little more about Sandy(Soda's girlfriend who gets pregnant, but the kid isn't his) The lessons learned in THe Outsiders can be related to real life. There are still strugles between different groups, there is still a social pecking order. You can look at the Outsiders as story, or look at it from a deeper contex. In the 60s, when this book was first published violence seemed limited to the inner city. Many midddle class kids probably couldn't relate to the gangs. But now in the 90s with all of the shootings, and deaths this book has even more meaning.
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Summary: Breathtaking Story, Riviting Characters
Review: I was assigned this book for the summer. At first I thought it would be boring to read during the summer, but as soon as I started to read it I cuoldn't put it down. When I finished this book I imediately got another book written by S.E.Hinton.(That Was,Then This Is Now- also excellent)This story was breathtaking because of the way it was written.It was so real you had to stop and say "Hey this could happen". I felt like I was a part of the story. My faviote character was Ponyboy because he was so excing to read about.You never knew what was gonig to happen to him or anyone else. The book kept you on the edge of your seat to the very last word. I highly recommended it.
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Summary: The Outsiders By S.E Hinton
Review: A Story of a lost young boy who is part of a gang with only two older brothers to look after him. When he gets mixed up with another rival gang, he and a friend must hide in an old abandond church with little food or money. When they returned to the old church, they were shocked to see the church on fire with helpless kids trapped behind the hot flames. This is a heroic story, but yet it is rather touching. The Outsiders is a descriptive book that details what gang life is really like and how this kind of life can damage a friendship. This is by far the best book I've ever read. I would definitely rate it a five on a one to five scale. This is a great book for readers who like action, but also a great book for the ones who like touching stories.Wesley
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Summary: the greatest book of all time
Review: this is my all time favourite book. the first time i read this book i was in grade 8. it was an assignment for my english class. i didn't think i was going to like it, gee, was i ever wrong. even though the book was set in the late fifties / early sixties era it has a lot of the same struggles todays youth has, cliques or groups, and that sort of stuff. i highly, highly, highly, highly, highly recommend it. i feel so sorry for anyone who has never read this book. this book is a must read for everyone.
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Summary: Great Book and Great Insights
Review: "The Outsiders" was written in 1967 by S. E. Hinton andis a story about the life of greasers, people who live in the projects and generally have long greasy hair, in the 1950's and 60's. It is written as a first person narrative by a 14 year old greaser who lives with his two older brothers. Ms. Hinton wrote the book to illustrate prejudice in society and the fact that it is an unfounded bigotry. The book has some interesting and truthful underlying themes woven into it. It shows the different views of people from the stereotyped worlds of the greasers and the Socs, longtime enemies. The Socs are generally characterized as the rich kids who have everything, and the greasers are the indigent thugs with long greasy hair. We see how society favors the one and shuns the other due to the social standing which they have obtained from their money and looks. The Socs are loved by the people because of their appearance and seeming innocence, and if they do something wrong the incident is glossed over or blamed on somebody else. We see this when it is said "...Socs... get editorials in the paper for being a public disgrace one day and an asset to society the next." (pp. 3). The greasers, however, hate the Socs because the Socs attack them just because of their hair or even just for fun. The greasers are looked down upon because they don't have nice houses or because their hair is longer, and society immediately looks to put the blame on them when something goes wrong, not caring whether or not the criticism is earned. Also shown is the fact that not everyone is like the few that the stereotype is based upon. Johnny is a kind, thoughtful teenager who is mugged by Socs just because he isn't clean-cut like them. There is also Ponyboy, who is a handsome boy who does very well in school, would probably fit in perfectly with the Socs, but is poor, and is therefore looked upon as scum. Cherry is a Soc who Pony meets at the movies. In his discussions with her he sees that the Socs can be caring and nice, and aren't all mean rich boys who beat up greasers for fun. Cherry even says "...if I see you in the hall at school or someplace and don't say hi, well, it's not personal or anything, but..." (pp. 45). Pony and Cherry love many of the same things, but can't be friends in public because Cherry would be scorned and ridiculed for hanging out with him, and Pony would be beat up for even trying to be friends with someone of such high "status." "The Outsiders" brings to the front the problems of social prejudice and categorization that are evident in society, even today. The book shows readers not to discriminate against other people, and the consequences of such an action. Not only is it stupid to ignore and shun people because of social status or appearance, but also many great opportunities for friendships and relationships are passed up. S. E. Hinton did a magnificent job in portraying these truths, and in the process wrote a wonderful story.
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Summary: An Old Book With Good Lessons
Review: I was low on good books one day this summer, so my Mom dug up a box of her old books for me to read. She liked "The Outsiders" especially, it had been her favourite book. The first time I looked at it, I was like, forget it! It was so old and faded, I didn't see how it could be any good. But since there was nothing else, I decided to read it. Now, I'm so thankful I did, because I feel connected to Ponyboy, his personal interior was so interesting and complex. I definately recommend it!
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Summary: An overrated book unworthy of "Classic" label
Review: Ponyboy is a youth fourteen years of age split into two personalities, one a good natured boy confused and afraid, the other the classic steriotype of an inner city youth. Set in a dank, inner city neighborhood, two rival social groups have escalated their hatred for eachother to a new level. The "Socs", one of the groups, are a seemingly endless mob of vicious, violence-frenzied, rich and malevolent problem children dwelling in "the West Side". The other, named the Greasers, are the home of Ponyboy (the protagonist) and poverty-stricken children fighting for survival. Following his heart, Ponyboy meets a "soc" girl which leads to a chain of events which will forever more, change the greaser's life. This text does not deserve the "20th century classic" rating which has been given to it. While a better 5th Grade reading alternitive to Judy Blume, this book is surprisingly plot-oriented for a supposed "classic". The book has no reedeeming symbolism, nothing to give to the world, nothing to teach us about ourselves like most classics do. This book is great for young readers though, who can never read a story unless the plot starts in the first few chapters. But for more experienced readers, the book may come off as childish and callow. The plot is hollow, and S.E. Hinton's writing style is quite simple. In conclusion, as a book, "The Outsiders" is decent, not horrible, not great. However, as a Classic, it pales in comparison.
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Summary: Good book
Review: This was, another book I read, in English I liked it the, movie is good too but eventhough the, book was better still a good book.
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Summary: WOW!
Review: This is awesome! Don't read the synopsis, just read it. A powerful, fast-paced story. when i first read it I started at bedtime and read until one o' clock in the morning to finish it! it's that good!
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Summary: This is my favorite book!
Review: OK to start off I love this book. I have read it like 5times. The first time i read it was for school. As soon as i picked itup I didn't put it back down until I had read the entire thing. Now me being only 13 that is a huge accomplishment. The book had so many graphic details! I even had to go rent the movie the same day I read the book. Anoyone would love this book it is about the love between best friends and brothers. I just dont like the ending but im not gunna right what happens because it would spoil the book> Whoever get a chance to read this book will remember it as long as they live!
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