The Outsiders

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Summary: from a teens view
Review: I had to read The Outsiders in English. I loved it from the very 1st page, and so did everyone else in my book group. It's about 2 "gangs", The Greasers and the Socs. Ponyboy, the main character, acts tough, but is really a sensitive guy who likes to read and go to school. But when his friend Johnny murders a Soc, they need to get away and fast. The murder completely changes his opinon on all this fighting. I like this book because its not like the books for teens that are out there. They're all about teen love, the prom or the popular kids. This book shows another side of our lives, the side thats not always preppy, and happy. Teens today can relate to this book because its going on everyday around us. I love this book, and recommend it.

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Summary: So Good, I Read It Six Times!
Review: "The Outsiders," written by S.E. Henton, is a compelling story of life. I liked it because it deals with real life problems and how people cope with them. I recomend this book to anyone who likes thruthful, heartfelt books. I am 13 and read it 6 times. The first time i read it, i was in 5th grade. It is a great book

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Summary: Loved this book
Review: I first read this book quite a few years ago, and I thought it was so good that when I finished it I read it again straight away. The characters seemed so real, and I loved the close relationships between the three brothers and the friends. This is a really short book so would be good for teenagers who don't like reading. Despite the cast of future big stars, the movie wasn't as good as the book. I have read all S.E. Hinton's later books and also enjoyed them.

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Summary: The Outsiders
Review: It is a good book that relates to teenagers in any time periods about everyday problems that they face.

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Summary: A book that might make your view of life different.
Review: While reading the reveiws I saw many people that loved the book but some that hated it. It showed me that many people have it better than they think. Like me, a middle class teen that read this book in the 6th grade and since read it atleast 20 more times. When I think I have a rough life this book always helps me to see how lucky I'm to have parents and to live in a nice house and neighborhood. I mean, that, even if I don't have a perfect life and all, I still am pretty good off. This book is very emotional and brings me to tears at the end. It is wonderfully written by s.e. hilton and should stay on everyones summer reading list. For those who hate the book, I can't say how much that surpises me. I've recommend this book to all my friends that didn't read it over the summer. Like I siad this book helps you see from three points of view, you, greasers and socs. The differences between them are't much but ho important are differences when its the people that causes the problems and/or having to see them. To find out if what I say is true, READ THE BOOK!

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Summary: The Sad Thing Is That This Is Real Life
Review: The Outsiders tells the story of two gangs: the Greasers and Socs (short for Socials). In the Greasers, you have Ponyboy (who tells the story). He's the youngest gang member. His brother wants him out of the gang because he knows what gangs can do to you. The story unfolds and has many twists and turns that keeps you reading. I recommend this book to any young adult.

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Summary: SUPER BOOK!
Review: THIS BOOK IS REALLY GOOD...WE HAD TO READ IT IN SCHOOL AND AT FIRST I DIDN'T LIKE IT BUT AFTER A COUPLE OF CHAPTERS I CAUGHT MYSELF READING AHEAD! TRUST ME YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK!

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Summary: A compelling and heartwarming story
Review: "The Outsiders," written by S.E. Hinton, is a compelling and heartwarming story between two friends, who are both in trouble for murdering a member of their rivals, The Socs. These two boys are both Greasers, a group of boys who are thought to be a group of bad boys, but they are all about friendship, unity, and bonds. During the time they ran away from the situation, they stay at an abandoned church and form that bond, that friendship, and unity. I recommend you read this book because the things these boys go through and how S.E. Hinton wrote the story will touch your heart. It's a book you will never want to put down, trust me I know.

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Summary: This Book Is Wonderful
Review: When Hinton wrote this book in 1967 I bet she didnt think that 30 years later it would still be so close to the way the world is. The relationships between the "socs" and "greasers" are still alot like the relationships between groups today. The characters sound like people you would meet normally. This is such a touching book, and so close to home for alot of teens today. I highly recommend this book! I'm so glad I had to read this book for my English class.

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Summary: This book and author is my motivation
Review: Hello people, I'd like to chair what i think about the book; The Outsiders. I think it's a very interesting story about life for kids in such situation as Ponyboy and the rest of the gang. My favorite is Dally because his character is just so strong and realistic. The way he acts, his almost madness... how he hides his true feelings... The characterization of him is done very powerfully, i think. Hinton is a great author to me, and i look up to her very much, Myself i write stories in the same area as she does, just that i can't let it be read by someone like a teacher or somethin like that. But i sometimes wish i could publish it cause like Hinton i have so many points about life to tell about to the people, thoughts... that i somehow introduce in the story just like Hinton does. I think i know ihow she fetl when she wrote the story... you probably think i'm dumb or somethin but that's how i feel. I love writting and reading... The Ousiders motivated me to go on, before i didn't want to read anythin nor write, but now i do... I just wish one day the world will be able to read my story, just like Hinton's... Thank you very much for reading, bye