The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

The Outsiders

S.E. Hinton

180 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

Three brothers struggle to stay together after their parents' death, as they search for an identity among the conflicting values of their adolescent society in which they find themselves outsiders.

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Moods

emotional 84%
sad 60%
adventurous 49%
reflective 43%
dark 31%
tense 31%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
challenging 16%
funny 14%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 43%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 44% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.04

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