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That Was Then, This Is Now

That Was Then, This Is Now

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Rating: 1 stars
Summary: The anti-drug theme was handled in a very heavy-handed way
Review: Although the basic story idea is very good, the theme was handled in a very heavy-handed manner. The first half was full of rich characterizations and descriptions but in the second half, it seemed as if the author grew tired and just wanted to finish the book. A very important story link (namely Bryon,Cathy,and Mark's relationship)is summed up in two paragraphs.The main character, Bryon, ends the book by doing two things which are very out of character. He decides he doesn't like Cathy,after a big rigamarole about how much he loves her. He turns in Mark, which the character presented to the reader at the beginning would never have done. Of course, in every good book the main character changes, as in life, but the entire personality of a person would not change unless he suffered a major brain injury. In short, after reading The Outsiders, I was quite disappointed in this heavy-handed, poorly written book.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Different from every Hinton book I've read
Review: This book was different from any HInton Book I have read. It was a lot darker and more mature. The other books don't really talk about marijuana, and or LSD or any drug at all in them. I didn't like it as much as "The Outsiders" or "Rumble Fish" but it was a very interesting and provoking novel.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: THIS IS A GREAT BOOK !!
Review: This was truly one of the best books I have ever read. It was very deep, and it really made me think about whether the choices both Mark and Bryon made were right, and also whether the choices I make are right. What happened to M&M really turned me off to acid. Definately a winner!!!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of the BEST BOOKS I've read-EVER.
Review: This book really ranked up there with my favorites. When I looked at the cover I never thought I'd enjoy it so much, but as the saying says you can't judge a book by its cover. As a teenager, this book really touched me. After loosing his parents, Mark lives with his best friend Bryon. After an unfortunate chain of events, Bryon is forced to make a desicion that could destroy his friendship with Mark. That Was Then This Is Now is a good book for teenagers and adults. It helps teens cope with the problems of today and it could even help parents be more open minded to their kids.It also talks about drug awareness. READ THIS BOOK! IT'S NOT A WASTE OF TIME!!!!

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: that was then, this is now
Review: I like the story because I found how is Mark doing after his parenst and he only stel and fight holl the time and how is they have a hard time with out eny job and how they trying to find and mark only changed when Bryon tell him to go away and take his stuff with him.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Favorite book I loved it .
Review: Bryon and Mark have been best friends. Until now Bryon is in love with Cathy and is sick of fighting. When Bryon finds out Mark is pushing drugs he faces a decision he must make that might end their life time friendship.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Depressing ending!
Review: When I first read this book, I loved it, as I do every other S. E. Hinton book. As I read to the end I enjoyed it, but the last few pages made me very deppressed. I loved the book, but I feel a good book should not leave a person in a bad mood or sad for a character that doesn't even exist. But that just goes to show you how real and effective Ms. Hinton's books are, they pull you into the life of the character.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Loved it almost as much as The Outsiders
Review: This was one of the best books that I have read. It was so realistic, and it left me on the edge of my seat. I just wanted to keep right on reading until I finished. If you read The Outsiders and loved it or at least liked it; then you'll definitely wanna read this!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A Marvelous Book.
Review: The book That was then this is now is an extraodinairy wellwritten book because it catch the attention of the reader and you just keep on reading.When you least expect it something exciting happen.The story is good to read for young people because it's also about their problems today and the book gives advise to help them.We can deffinitly recommend the book to others and urge everyone to read it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This book is so real!!!
Review: I almost cried when I read this book. Bryon and Mark have been best friends ever since they can remember. But then Bryon has to make the hardest descision of his life and turn Mark into the police (knowing full well that Mark will get 5 years or more in jail). I am 13 years old and I could definitely relate to all the characters. This book will definitely turn any kid away from drug experimenting. Or at least, it will make them more aware of the potential dangers. S.E. Hinton has once again successfully portrayed teenage life on the streets. This book shows you how a close-knit relationship can be affected from the outside world. It does not come up with answers to problems, but instead helps the reader understand how and why these problems arise. This is definitely a great book and I highly reccomend you to read it


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