A review by remjunior
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

5.0

It's hard to believe that this was written by a teenager, but at the same time it makes sense because it is so insightful into how teenagers would think and feel. There is something so pure about this book, about appreciating the value of life and how quickly it can change, how class and money can feel like a gulf between people but simple conversation can bridge that gap so quickly. It really is a remarkable novel and I'm surprised I never read this in high school, although I'm not sure I would have appreciated it as much as I did reading it as an adult with a little more perspective.