The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

The Outsiders

S.E. Hinton

218 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

The Outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14-year-old boy. The novel tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. According to Ponyboy, there are two kin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 57,473 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 60%
adventurous 49%
reflective 42%
dark 31%
tense 30%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
challenging 17%
funny 14%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 43%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 44% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.04

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