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Summary: The Best Book In The World
Review: What will Bryon do now that he's found out about Mark's secret, how will he handle this?"
The name of this book is That Was Then, This Is Now and the author of the book is S.E. Hinton. This book takes place back in the 70's and 80's, back when there were socials and greasers. This book is about a boy named Bryon and his friend Mark who grew up together like brothers. Now Bryon and Mark are starting to grow apart from each other Bryon has a new girlfriend, which he spends more time with now, and does not really, spend as much time with Mark. Until one day, Bryon finds out a shocking secret about Mark, and faces difficult decisions that will change his life forever.
That Was Then, This Is Now is one of the greatest books in the world, because it is so dramatic and intriguing. In this book, the author talks about real life incidents that happen to teenagers when they get in bad crowds. This book is very encouraging to many teenagers, because of its realistic features. The author includes different incidents that teenagers face once they grow up and go to high school; it has a good moral because it shows readers what they should not do. You should read this book because, once you read it, you will imagine that you are the protagonist, facing everything. In this book, a teenager faces very difficult decisions, which he does not really know how to solve.
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Summary: Deffinitley one of the best books ive ever read
Review: S.E.Hinton deffinitley did it again, with That was THen This is Now! Its a great book! When i read the outsiders, i wanted to read all her books. And this is my favorite one. When its over, you want to follow the charictors, and find out what happens next, you have a certain passion for them. I read the book about a year ago, and still remember every second of it. Every time i look at the book my heart drops. Its a great story, and a for sure read!
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Summary: Life
Review: That Was Then This is Now is a really great book. The main characters are Mark who is 16,and M&M who is just a kid. It talks about things that could happen to a teenagers life, Mark and Brian were like brothers. They lived together , they were always there for each other. They have never got into a arguement or a fight. But their differences may change that forever.
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Summary: Great Book!!!!!
Review: I loved the outsiders so I decided to read this one too, and I loved it!! It gives you the realality of growing up around drugs and how they can affect your life. It also shows you how people can grow apart eventhough they have been together their entire life. This was a great book and I highly recomend it!!Other recomendations- Outsiders
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Summary: Even adults should read this novel
Review: Living in the country, my family enjoys a slow paced, peaceful life. The kids are really into reading these days. My son had just finished this book, so I picked it myself. I know that the author focuses on writing for a teenage crowd but this was a very enjoyable book even for me. If you are a teacher or parent, buy this book for your kid(s). You won't regret it.
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Summary: A brief review
Review: This compelling novel by the teen-proficient author S.E. Hinton, captured my imagination completely. I would rank it in my top ten most treasured books because of both the adventure, and ceaseless affect of emotion. Bryon's appalling dilemas, the jubilant undertakings of two companions, and the heart-wrench in the aftermath of a painful decision that will change many lives forever. I recommend you read this consuming tale of Bryon Douglas... and Mark, the golden-eyed jungle creature.
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Summary: Good Job
Review: S.E. Hinton wrote this book at the age of sixteen I believe and she did a very well job. Though some words were used often. This book never bored me. Mark was my favorite charcter because of his wildness, but as well Bryon was a quite, tough guy who has to much things on his mind. The book is never confusing. This book is in Bryon's point of view, but I think it would be better in Mark's. I don't know about reading the others, but this book is my favorite one of S.E Hinton's collection.
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Summary: My Review of That Was Then, This is Now
Review: The book That Was Then, This is Now, is a really good book. I really like this book because Mark and Bryon remind me alot of my best friend and I. This book is the best book I've ever read. There's alot of conflicts in the story.
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Summary: A DAMN GOOD BOOK!
Review: I have loved this book since I was a child and it remains one of my favorites today. The protagonist is a bright, articulate boy named Byron. He lives with his almost nonexistent mother and his adopted brother, Mark. An accomplished car thief ("nothing to hot wiring," according to him) and lover of fights, Mark is bad news. Byron describes him in an almost feral way; Mark had leonine coloring and features and his most outstanding feature is his amber colored eyes. Being with Mark is like a roller-coaster ride. Byron enjoys the excitement that living on the edge with Mark can bring. The characters are sharp and richly drawn as is the Oklahoma town of the mid-1960s where the story takes place. One gets a strong, compelling sense of the characters and the dividing line in their immediate community. The "Greasers," so called because of their love for Elvis and tendency to use hair grease are looked down upon because they tend to live on the "wrong side of the tracks." The Socs, (short for "Socialites") on the other hand are their affluent counterparts. Byron falls hard for a Soc girl and takes her little brother, nicknamed M&M under his wing. The girl later ends up dating Byron's friend, the weirdly named Ponyboy who is in Byron's social circle. The kids in this work, as in all of S. E. Hinton's works are highly independent. Adult characters are peripheral at best. The story is really about the young people in the Oklahoma community and their issues, confrontations and interactions. Guns, drugs and violence are all part of the story. The conflict between the Socs and the Greasers is like "West Side Story" with bite, punch and gritty attitude. I love it! S. E. Hinton is a highly gifted writer. She has a real gift for voice, place and character development. This work is very compelling and will leave you thinking about the characters and the various fates they meet long after you turn the last page.
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Summary: good book
Review: We were asked to pick a book and read it for english, so i chose this book. i have never read any other s.e. hinton books, but after this one i probally will move back and read the outsiders. the book was easy to read and is something all young adults can read and appreciate.the book deals with issues all kids can understand, and i think everyone knows someone like the characters in this book. once you pick it up it is fairly hard to put down.n overall ill have to give the book two thumbs up and it is definitely the best book ive read for school in a long time. thanks for reading, and enjoy.
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