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halipie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
☹️
drrb_bk's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Will always be a favourite.
ihiggyz97's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
It was fine - book club book of the month so had to read it. 💜 ponyboy and sodapop 💜 i think this would’ve been more impactful if I read it when I was 15 rather than 27
jjpope's review against another edition
3.75
so that was miserable
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
davarenee_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
andyblv's review against another edition
3.0
A great coming of age story. Class struggles layered onto high school. A compelling story of conflict and its downsides.
cedrisc's review against another edition
3.0
The book isn't bad, but I like the movie better. About half way I started to get a little impatient. The concept is very similar to west side story and they did a great reproduction in the movie so you really don't have to read the book.
_stellaewang_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
remjunior's review against another edition
5.0
It's hard to believe that this was written by a teenager, but at the same time it makes sense because it is so insightful into how teenagers would think and feel. There is something so pure about this book, about appreciating the value of life and how quickly it can change, how class and money can feel like a gulf between people but simple conversation can bridge that gap so quickly. It really is a remarkable novel and I'm surprised I never read this in high school, although I'm not sure I would have appreciated it as much as I did reading it as an adult with a little more perspective.