156 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440900191
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
Publication date: 24 April 1967
Description
Ponyboy is fourteen, tough and confused, yet sensitive behind his tough front. Since his parents' death, the rough kids from the wrong side of the tracks have been his friends. But, when his best friend kills a member of a rival gang, a nightmare ...
Community Reviews Summary of 59,764 reviews
Moods
sad 60%
adventurous 49%
reflective 43%
dark 31%
tense 31%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
challenging 17%
funny 14%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 44% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, Gun violenceModerate
Child abuse, Murder, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Death of parent
156 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440900191
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
Publication date: 24 April 1967
Description
Ponyboy is fourteen, tough and confused, yet sensitive behind his tough front. Since his parents' death, the rough kids from the wrong side of the tracks have been his friends. But, when his best friend kills a member of a rival gang, a nightmare ...
Community Reviews Summary of 59,764 reviews
Moods
sad 60%
adventurous 49%
reflective 43%
dark 31%
tense 31%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
challenging 17%
funny 14%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 44% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, Gun violenceModerate
Child abuse, Murder, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Death of parent