The Outsiders

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Summary: A totally in depth view of an adolescant social pyramid.
Review: I think that the reason that this was such a good read was because it was written by someone who really UNDERSTANDS teenagers, and who, might one ask, has a greater knowledge of socialism of adolescants, than they themselves? If only more people could see through these barriers, the world would be a better, and less shallowly ignorent place.

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Summary: Stan, Skokie, IL Old Orchar Student
Review: THE GREATEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ. THIS BOOK SHOULD BE READEN BY EVERYONE BECAUSE IT TEACHES REAL LIFE.

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Summary: An easy way to get an "A" for an assignment!!!!
Review: The book is great, and also the details. Man, you described Sodapop so well that he sounds so fyne.

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Summary: I could not put this book down.
Review: This is one book I will never forget. I hope that my child will enjoy this book as much as I do. Check out the movie,also. It's just as touching as the book.

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Summary: Touching Book
Review: I never thought a book could be so touching and reaching. I started reading the book one night and finished it 2 hours later. It tells about how we should treasure life and that everyone isn't as bad as you thought they were when you really get to know them. There is a strong sense of belonging in Ponyboy's gang even from the very beginning and it grows with the development of the story. A very engaging book I would recommend to anyone.

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Summary: He ain't a Soc, he's just a guy that wanted to talk.
Review: The Outsiders, is a must read and teaches the reader about life. "He ain't a soc, he's just a guy that wanted to talk." That sums it up. Stay gold.

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Summary: Great book
Review: This is one of the best books I've ever read. It was so well written, I cried. The book seemed familar, even though none of the situations have happened to me. All in all, I highly recommend this book.

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Summary: It's meaning remains timeless.
Review: I read this book in the ninth grade - I am 42 now. My son is reading it and finding the same meanings in this book as I did. I know it by heart, page for page, and can only say that each page brings emotion and meaning that is timeless to each of us who read it.

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Summary: This book reminds me alot of my life.
Review: It tells the true part of life that no one ever thinks about. It's not easy being refered to as "from the wrong side of the tracks" I have to watch what I do, be careful what I say, and who I say it to. Just like Ponyboy, If I say one wrong word I'll either find yourself dead, or close to it. My parents were both killed, in a car wreck, and the only thing I can depend on is my sisters and our "gang". You know, our friends. It's a hard life, and this is the first book I've found that comes from someone that has a terrific understanding of the pain and fun of living "on the wrong side of the tracks" People think I'm crazy, thinking it's fun. But it is. The other side doesn't get to wonder what was gonna happen tonight, except for what's for dinner. I get to wonder about how am I gonna get dinner, or who I'm gonna fight for it, or for my life. I'm in about 2 fights a week. it seems like everyone is out to beat me up, just because I'm not as rich as they are. My life is hard, just like Ponyboy's, but I couldn't live any other way. This book is the perfect window into the real world.

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Summary: A book I'll never forget!
Review: This book was excellent. You know those books you start and can never seem to put them down, this is one of them. It's full of excietment and good characters. The characters seemed do real, unlike some books where they seem as if they are from a fantasy. I loved how all the boys in the book acted like brothers, and got along so well. Also, I liked how it teaches interdependece to those who may be self reliant. I have read books by this author before, and I admire Hintons work. it inspired me to maybe become a writer myself some day. This book inspired me to read more, it showed me that there are books out there that are actually...interesting. The plot was very exciting, it never seemed to put me asleep. Once again, on a scale of 1-10, i give the book an 11.