224 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780881030396
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 September 1988
Description
When it was first published in 1967, The Outsiders defied convention with its immediate, deeply sympathetic portrayal of Ponyboy and his struggle to find a place for himself in a difficult world. Thirty years later, it speaks to teenagers as power...
Community Reviews Summary of 71,050 reviews
Moods
sad 61%
adventurous 49%
reflective 44%
tense 33%
dark 32%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 23%
challenging 18%
funny 14%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 44% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Murder, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Death of parent
224 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780881030396
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 September 1988
Description
When it was first published in 1967, The Outsiders defied convention with its immediate, deeply sympathetic portrayal of Ponyboy and his struggle to find a place for himself in a difficult world. Thirty years later, it speaks to teenagers as power...
Community Reviews Summary of 71,050 reviews
Moods
sad 61%
adventurous 49%
reflective 44%
tense 33%
dark 32%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 23%
challenging 18%
funny 14%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 44% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Murder, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Death of parent