The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Outsiders
Book Review: "I'm A Tough Guy. I Like To Read And Watch Sunsets!!!"
Summary: 1 Stars
I had to read this book in my Final Year at High School and I didn't like it one bit. Now it is 25 years later and I re read it and I still don't like it. The main protaogonsit in the book is a guy called Ponyboy(!!!) Curtis who belongs to a gang known as "greasers" i.e.dopey working class tough teenagers who wear leather jackets and smoke too much. What is even worse is that his brother's name is Sodapop Curtis!!! One has to wonder if their parents had a malicious streak in giving them such odd names.Ponyboy is a sensitive, caring teenager who loves sunsets and likes to read. One gets the impression that Ponyboy would last about 5 minutes on the Mean Homeless Streets of New York City.Ponyboy's best friend Johnny kills a member of the Upper Middle Class ( known as 'Socs") and they are on the run from the Law.It is kind of sad that none of the losers depicted in this book ever realize that they are fighting a System that was designed not to be beaten.There is another character worth mentioning in the book, namely a girl called Cherry Valance who is is a member of the Socs and yet is strangley attracted to one of the young tough guys in the greaser gang. No doubt Cherry will grow up to be a "Professional Victim" and marry an mean alcoholic who beats her up every night.If you like reading about Rampant Teenage Hormonal Desires and Violence then this book is for you.Book Review: "Inside the Outsiders"
Summary: 4 Stars
"So it doesn't do any good, the fighting and the killing." This was a lesson both worlds (the socials and the greasers) had to learn in the book the Outsiders. Almost all that happened with the socials and the greasers had to do with fighting, or even killing. Johnny, Pony Boy, and the rest of their gang dealt with the first hand. In fact a couple of them have committed these acts, even killing. All this fighting you'd think they'd learn or even try to fix it. That's how this story came to be.When you think of Pony boy, a main character in the book, you'd probably think he's sensitive but brave. Also he has a pretty good personality for where he lives. Dally, on the other hand, is rough and mean. He's always into trouble and not many people get along with him. Soda Pop is in between. He's handsome and brave but fights a lot. Johnny is a scared, but can be brave boy who's lost in his dying world. Cherry Valance is a smart, pretty soc who decides to help the greasers in the war against the Socials because she hates the fighting and will do anything to stop it.
So when Pony Boy and Johnny get jumped and up roar occurs in their group. So as Johnny and Pony Boy run away things start occurring until they suddenly find themselves back in their home town but not the way they had intended returning. All the while there's a big rumble being planned between the Socials and the Greasers to end all battles. This motivates many of the characters to be ready and win this rumble so they can stop some of the violence. But the Socials believe that nothing will change even if they win.
This book is all about fighting for life and rights. Also about how some people trying to reach there dreams even if they're at the bottom of the pyramid. It's a great book to read and has a good meaning to help people in life. It teaches people that fighting is no answer for problems. Also that you shouldn't treat people like they're less than you. Cause no one's less because of where they live or if they're poor. It does deal with death and what consequences could happen when you do something drastic or something you knows not right. Consider reading this book.
Book Review: "The Outsider" a replacement family.
Summary: 4 Stars
I liked the book, i thought it was a good veiw on how the social classes treated each other. The book showed that each side had a good side to them both. And that things aren't always what they seem to be. The book showed that even though you dont have a family your friends are always there for you. It showed trust and bonding.Book Review: "The Outsiders out of this world"
Summary: 4 Stars
I am a 12 year old boy who doesn't like to read very much, but this book was different. Most books I read I don't like, but this book was very good. The Outsiders is a book about a bunch of gangs who beat up on each other. The two main gangs are the Greasers and the Socs. The Greasers are the poorer kids who grease their hair and talk trash. The other group is the Socs "Social". They are the rich kids who jump the greasers. The book has a lot of friendship and loyalty in the gangs. If you like adventure and suspense then you would like The Outsiders.Book Review: "The Outsiders"
Summary: 5 Stars
I think this book was the best book I read so far in eight grade.I would recommened this book to everyone."The Outsiders" was a realistic book. For example it has to do withj everything in the world today. It has to do with fighting and getting into lots of trouble. You can relate to this book in many ways.The Greasers and Socs are like very different until they find out that they have little in common."The Outsiders" deal with friendship and emotions.Poneyboy and Johnny stuck together during there time and needs. It is emotional when Johnny and Dally dies to the gang. I think this was a good book and I think everyone would like this book. Everyone would like this book because it has emotions and action to it.Our Langeage Art class just got finish this book