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A review by beautifulpaxielreads
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book had me confused and conflicted about what the characters were thinking and why they made the decisions that they did. Particularly Ponyboy.
And I kind of spoiled myself by looking up clips from the film version, which was something I really should have avoided doing.
But ultimately I felt that the ending saved it.
Sorry this review is a bit weird, I'm typing it from my phone, I might update it at a later date.
And I kind of spoiled myself by looking up clips from the film version, which was something I really should have avoided doing.
But ultimately I felt that the ending saved it.
Sorry this review is a bit weird, I'm typing it from my phone, I might update it at a later date.
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Police brutality, and Pregnancy
Minor: Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, and Forced institutionalization
Details to come.