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A review by kuronekostea
That Was Then, This is Now by S.E. Hinton
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The ending was for sure rushed and I don't feel like we got to really see what all happened with Mark in the end. Like Bryon even admitted, I don't know what source possessed him to completely unravel his whole life so the ending made no sense to me.
The book is an interesting read for those who enjoyed Outsiders. You don't have to have read Outsiders to read this book, but if you do, you'll notice a few fun cross overs which I enjoyed.
The book is an interesting read for those who enjoyed Outsiders. You don't have to have read Outsiders to read this book, but if you do, you'll notice a few fun cross overs which I enjoyed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, and Racism
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage and War