The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Outsiders
Book Review: "The Outsiders" Review
Summary: 4 Stars
I had to read "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton with my English class this year. When I found out it was about greasers, I was excited because, to me, greasers are like the 1950s and '60's version of punk rockers, except for the fact that they don't play instruments. My favorite characters were Johnny and Dally. It is a great book that I would recommend to anyone. One of the things that I liked about it was that although it involves gangs and other questionable material,it showed the effect of all the bad things on everyone. Like, for instance, all the times when someone gets injured in a rumble or jumped, and whether the culprit is a Soc or a greaser and vice-versa, S. E. Hinton effectively and equally illustrates the hateful, destructive attitude and actions of the culprit and the hurt, shame, and anger of the victim. This ability comes in handy with boks like these, because that way, if a kid reads a part in the book where a kid gets jumped, they won't say, "Oh, I'm gonna go jump somebody now.", because about thirty seconds later, when they get to the next line and read about how hurt and ashamed and scared the victim is, they'll change their mind. Ms. Hinton also has a good ability for illustrating the consequences of violent and wrongful actions, because when you finish the book, you'll realize that everyone gets the punishment that they deserve for whatever they did tht was wrong;they don't just get away with things that are wrong. I look forward to reading other books by S.E. Hinton.Book Review: "What A Book!!!! , A Must Read"
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book for the first time when I was in the eighth grade. At first I was very shocked that a woman wrote this book(because of the initials in the name) But it turned out to be one of the best books, I've read in middle or high school. The story is told from Ponyboy's point of view. He lives with his brothers, one older Darry (who is raising Ponyboy)who works hard to keep the family together and SodaPop, who wants to hang out on the streets all day long. He talks about the many adventures that both he and his family go through. You also meet two of my favorite characters, Johnny and Dallas ( a true street kid). I'm telling you!!! Once you read this book you won't put it down because you want to find out what is going to happen next. There are some memorable parts such as the big street fight between the greasers and the socs and the "act of heroism" that Ponyboy and Johnny do. I will say that this book does not have a "happy" ending but you learn from the book is that friendships are forever no matter if you are a "greaser" or a "soc" and that you can make a difference in anybody's life.
Book Review: $The Outsiders$
Summary: 5 Stars
I think the book "Outsiders" is the best book I have ever read in a long time. I think you should read this book because it keeps you reading and you dont want to stop. It has a lot of action when the church on Jays mountain caught on fire. Johney, Dally and Ponyboy risked there life for four to five eight year old kids. The kids parents told Johney and his friends they were heros sent from god. there are to different groups the Soc. (the rich kids) and the Greasers that are(poor and they have no money) . I think everybody should read the book at least once.Book Review: "A look at both sides of the track from the tough side"
Summary: 5 Stars
A glimpse in the life of a young man growing up tough in a world few of us ever know. Excellent reading for young and old!Book Review: "Can it be longer?"
Summary: 4 Stars
In the final scene of this ground-breaking young adult novel, Ponyboy asked his English teacher, Mr. Syme, if the assigned theme could be longer than the required five pages. "Certainly, Ponyboy," replies Mr. Syme, "as long as you want it." As a teacher, the most thrilling aspect of Sue Hinton's book is her ability to depict that elusive truth--good writing comes from the gut. In other words, from your own experience. Ponyboy tried to write about his brother's horse, Mickey Mouse, but "I couldn't get it right; it always came out sounding corny." That relationship didn't belong to him, but to his brother, Soda. Eventually, he finds the words starting to flow when he writes "about something that was important to me." He remembers the three boys who had died during the past week. He was there. He was involved. He had been wounded by the experience. "And I decided I could tell people...." Ponyboy had found his voice.