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My boys read this in 8th grade literature. I'd never read it, and really had no idea what it was about or any background on the author. I asked to borrow a copy, I can't let them read something I haven't (I don't mean that in a creepy, "I monitor my boys reading" kind of a way, but more in a "I can'...
When I saw the cover of the book, I knew I had to read it. I recall watching the movie but I never remember reading the book and my philosophy is “the book is always better than the movie” so off I went. Even though it was copyrighted in 1967, some things never change and we have two gangs on their...
I read The Outsiders at least once a year. I have also read most of the other books that S.E Hinton has written and she has been one of my favourite authors for many years. The character Ponyboy will always be one of my favourite characters in any novel. It is a quick read that will bring you to ...
To be honest, if I’d never heard anything about The Outsiders, I don’t think I would have felt drawn to it. Yet it’s considered a YA classic, and one day when I was volunteering at my local library and shelving books, this novel jumped out at me. I was pleasantly surprised.This novel is definitely ...
I think this is the kind of book that can change a life. That's saying something.
I really, really liked this. It was...simple and yet, it said so much. I'm a sucker for family stories but yeah, definitely recommended.
Didn't love it.
Fast but fantastic read. A solid story.