The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

The Outsiders

S.E. Hinton

152 pages • first pub 1967 (editions) user-added

fiction classics young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

THE OUTSIDERS are a rough and swinging gang of long-haired teen-agers from the wrong side of the tracks. They have little hope for the Mustangs and madras shirts and all the rest of the material pleasures of American life. Their mode of expression...

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Moods

emotional 84%
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

fast 53%
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

4.05

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